YUL — Montreal (Trudeau) — Taxi Fare Guide
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has an official taxi rank on the arrivals level outside the terminal. Unlike most Canadian airports, taxis between YUL and downtown charge a regulated fixed flat fare set by Quebec's transport regulator (CTQ), so the price is the same in every taxi regardless of traffic, route or the meter.
For the downtown Montreal zone the fixed fare is about CA$49.45 from 05:00 to 23:00 and about CA$56.70 from 23:00 to 05:00 (rates are periodically adjusted, so many operators quote roughly CA$48–57). This flat rate covers the ride into the central downtown area; destinations outside the defined flat-fare zone revert to the standard metered rate. The ride to downtown takes about 20–30 minutes outside rush hour.
The flat fare already includes the trip, but taxes are built into the regulated price; tipping around 10–15% is customary in Canada. Large-group vans and accessible taxis are available at the rank. Always use the marked official taxi line rather than anyone soliciting rides inside the terminal.
Ride-hailing is available: Uber operates at YUL with a designated pick-up area, and fares to downtown are often broadly similar to the flat taxi rate but can surge at peak times. Bolt and Careem do not operate in Montreal; the main choice is between the official flat-fare taxi, Uber, or the 747 express bus.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Downtown (fixed taxi, day 05:00–23:00) | CA$49.45 | 20–30 min |
| Downtown (fixed taxi, night 23:00–05:00) | CA$56.70 | 20–30 min |
| Uber to downtown | CA$40–60 | 20–30 min |
| 747 express bus to downtown | CA$11.25 | 45–60 min |
Practical tips: Confirm your destination is inside the flat-fare downtown zone, keep a card handy (taxis accept cards), consider the 24/7 747 bus if travelling light, and allow extra time in winter or rush hour.
Other ways to the city
Public transport from YUL is anchored by the 747 express bus, operated by the STM, with a new REM light-rail link on the way.
- 747 YUL Aéroport / Centre-Ville express bus: Runs between the airport and downtown (Berri-UQAM / René-Lévesque area) via Lionel-Groulx. The fare is CA$11.25 and is actually a 24-hour transit pass valid on STM bus, métro, exo trains and the REM in Zone A.
- Service: Runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; the trip takes about 45–60 minutes depending on traffic and stops.
- Tickets: Buy from vending machines at the airport (cash/card), the Chrono app, or pay CA$11.25 in exact coins on board (no bills).
- Future REM light rail: An automated REM station at YUL is under construction and expected to open around late 2027, promising a fast ride of about 25 minutes to downtown; until then the 747 bus is the main transit link.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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