What is the best way to book vacation from US to Canada (Montreal or Toronto)?
December 7, 2009 by
Filed under canada vacation rentals
Hi Guys,
I am thinking about taking a trip to Canada (Montreal or Toronto – not sure yet but probably Montreal). I am planing to spend about 5 days (4 nights) there. What is the best way (the cheapest) to book for plane tickets, hotel, and maybe a rental car.
I have looked thru different booking sites (expedia, travelocity, orbitz, priceline and travel.yahoo.com). They are about the same price. I just wonder if there are better ways than those sites that I don’t know about.
Also, I am new to traveling. There are some questions that you guys might be able to help me with.
1.) Should I try to avoid low rate hotels (For example: 1 or 2 star hotels)? How many stars of hotels do most people choose?
2.) In Montreal and Toronto, are there any areas that I should try to avoid?
3.) In Montreal and Toronto, if I choose a hotel close to the Airport. Can I travel to donwtown area without having a car?
Any info about the above questions is greatly appreciated
Thank guys
The airports near both are nowhere near the downtown area. You really do not need a car in either place. The transit system is very good. If you fly, you will need a passport. I have been to both, but I am in Montreal more often. I have never been afraid of being out late at night in either place. I do not trust others rating hotels. What I may rate as a 2 star, you may rate as a 4.
Book your own. It is easier.
if you’re flying from the US, try http://www.site59.com. They have package deals with flight, hotel and/or car-rental. There are coupons floating around to for $25 off. If your package is over $700, you can use the code SITE59ESCAPE100 to get $59 off.
I’ve been to both cities many times (prefer Montreal – by far). Toronto is like a big american city. Both cities are relatively safe if you stay central.
As was mentioned, don’t stay at an airport hotel in either city–they are way out in the middle of nowhere, and who needs the hassle of commuting. I know Toronto better than Montreal, since I live there, so check out the Toronto websites (if Toronto is your choice) and see if you can get a downtown hotel at a decent price. Book early, they fill up fast. Or better yet, rent a car and see both cities. Toronto to Montreal is about a 5 hour drive.
In Toronto, avoid the Jane-Finch corridor (Regent Park)-a rather dangerous area.
Happy travels.