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Cruise Canada RV Rental
Cruise America's Canadian arm: pet-friendly motorhomes for 2 to 7 from Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
Price range
Budget
Founded
1987, as Cruise America's Canadian subsidiary
Countries
Canada
Vehicle types
RV
Sleeps
2 to 7
Best for
Rockies and east coast road trips, couples and pet owners
About Cruise Canada
Cruise Canada is the Canadian arm of Cruise America, the US RV rental company founded in 1972 and owned by its employees since 2014. It was set up as a wholly owned subsidiary in 1987, and today it shares Cruise America's website, reservations line, motorhomes and rental rules. The main differences are that prices are in Canadian dollars, distance is charged per kilometre rather than per mile, and only the largest model has a generator.
Cruise Canada rents from four company depots open all year in Calgary, Vancouver (Delta), Toronto (Bolton) and Montreal (Saint-Eustache), plus a seasonal dealer site at a KOA campground near Halifax, and a Whitehorse site in the Yukon is due to open in May 2027. The fleet is four Ford-based Class C motorhomes, from the 2-berth Ultra Compact to the 30 ft Large for up to 7. All are automatic and petrol, each has a toilet and shower, and every one is pet friendly.
Is Cruise Canada a good choice?
Cruise Canada suits Australian, British and New Zealand travellers who want a straightforward motorhome for the Rockies, the east coast or a round trip into the USA, with a dog on board if needed and no surcharge for drivers under 25. Its five open depots average 4.2 out of 5 across about 1,500 Google reviews, led by Toronto (Bolton) at 4.4. Kilometres cost C$0.39 each on top of the nightly rate, and you can't finish a Canadian rental in the USA, as one-ways between the two countries are not allowed.
Cruise Canada doesn't have a separate listing in our search, but its motorhomes appear under Cruise America. Search below from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal or Halifax and you'll see live Cruise Canada prices side by side with the other brands we compare.
Cruise Canada RV rental in Canada
Cruise Canada rents four Class C motorhomes on Ford petrol chassis, all automatic and two-wheel drive: the Ultra Compact (19.6 ft, 5.94 m, sleeps 2), the Compact (20.5 ft, 6.55 m, sleeps 4), the Standard (25 ft, 7.6 m, sleeps 5) and the Large (30 ft, 9.1 m, sleeps 7). Each has a kitchen, toilet and shower, but only the Large has a generator, so the smaller models need a powered campsite for the air-con, microwave and power points. The Ultra Compact is rented only at the four city depots, and Halifax offers just the Standard and Large. There is no travel trailer in Canada.
Kilometres cost C$0.39 each, with an estimate of 160 km a night, or 400 km on one-ways, charged up front and settled on return. One-ways between Canadian depots need approval in advance, and one-ways into the USA are not allowed. Round trips into the USA are fine, and in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Alaska you must stay on public numbered roads.
Depot addresses
2980 26th Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6R7
Rockies gateway; open all year, shorter hours 11 Oct to 2 May
7731 Vantage Way, Delta, BC V4G 1A6
Delta, about 25 min from YVR; shorter hours 11 Oct to 2 May
3070 Highway 1 (Sackville Dr.), Upper Sackville, NS B4E 3C9
Dealer at Halifax West KOA; open 14 Apr to 15 Nov only
705 Rue Dubois, Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 3W1
Saint-Eustache, north-west of Montreal; shorter hours 11 Oct to 2 May
238 Tlingit, Whitehorse, YT Y0B 0V3
New dealer site, opens May 2027; open 1 May to 15 Sep only
Opening hours
The Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal depots open all year: Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm from 4 May to 10 October, then Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm until 2 May. Vancouver's depot is on Tilbury Island in Delta, roughly 20 to 25 km by road from the airport; Toronto's is in Bolton, about 20 km north of Pearson; Montreal's is in Saint-Eustache, north-west of the city; and Calgary's is in the north-east, close to the airport and the nearest to Banff. Halifax runs from the Halifax West KOA in Upper Sackville from 14 April to 15 November. A dealer site in Whitehorse is due to open in May 2027, renting the Compact, Standard and Large from 1 May to 15 September. No depot has an airport shuttle, pick-ups run 1pm to 4pm and returns 9am to 11am, and nothing can be booked on Sundays or public holidays.
Vehicles
Class C RV
Cruise Canada Large 30 ft (C30)
Largest model and the only Canadian one with a generator: 30 ft motorhome sleeping up to seven.
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Class C RV
Cruise Canada Standard 25 ft (C25)
25 ft family motorhome with cab-over, rear and dinette beds, full kitchen and bathroom; no generator in Canada.
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Class C RV
Cruise Canada Compact 21 ft (C21)
Narrow 20.5 ft motorhome with a mid-coach kitchen and bathroom and two double beds; no generator in Canada.
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Class C RV
Cruise Canada Ultra Compact (C18)
Smallest model for couples: 7 ft wide motorhome with a rear double bed, kitchen and wet bath, no generator.
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Cruise Canada and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- Four depots open all year in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, plus seasonal Halifax
- Every motorhome is pet friendly, with no published pet fee
- No surcharge for drivers under 25 and no charge for extra drivers
- Half-price kilometres with code FRDM on round trips departing by 31 October 2027
- Round trips into the USA and back are allowed, including Alaska on public numbered roads
- The 2-berth Ultra Compact, at all four city depots, is the easiest size to drive and park
Cons
- Kilometres cost C$0.39 each, with an estimate of 160 km a night, or 400 km on one-ways, charged up front
- Only the 30 ft Large has a generator, so the smaller models need a powered campsite for the air-con and power points
- No one-ways between Canada and the USA, and no pick-ups or returns on Sundays or public holidays
- No airport shuttles, and RVs are winterised from about mid-October to late March, so the water system may not work
Good to know
- Driver age: 21 or over for every driver, with no under-25 surcharge and no extra driver fee
- Licence: a valid physical licence, plus your passport if you live overseas; temporary and digital licences are not accepted
- Payment: a Visa, Mastercard or Amex credit card in the renter's name, with a security deposit of at least C$500; debit, Interac and Discover cards are not accepted in Canada
- Kilometres: C$0.39 per km, with an estimate of 160 km a night (400 km on one-ways) charged up front and settled on return; overseas tour-operator bookings must prebook km with no refund for unused ones
- Generator: Large only, at C$3.50 an hour, or C$8 a day prepaid on overseas tour-operator bookings
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cruise Canada the same company as Cruise America?
Yes. Cruise Canada has been Cruise America's wholly owned Canadian subsidiary since 1987, and it uses the same website, reservations line, motorhomes and rental rules. Only the currency, the per-kilometre charging and the generator fit differ, with a generator on the Large only in Canada.
Where are Cruise Canada's locations?
Calgary (north-east Calgary), Vancouver (Delta), Toronto (Bolton) and Montreal (Saint-Eustache) open all year, and Halifax (the Halifax West KOA in Upper Sackville) opens from mid-April to mid-November. A Whitehorse location is due to open in May 2027. None is at an airport.
Is Cruise Canada open in winter?
The four city depots stay open all year, with shorter hours from 11 October to 2 May. The RVs are winterised from about mid-October to late March, so the taps, shower and toilet may not work in the cold months. Halifax closes from mid-November to mid-April.
How much do kilometres cost with Cruise Canada?
C$0.39 per km. An estimate of 160 km a night, or 400 km a night on one-ways, is charged up front and adjusted when you return. The Half Price Mileage Deal (code FRDM) halves the rate on round trips departing by 31 October 2027.
Do Cruise Canada motorhomes have a generator?
Only the 30 ft Large, at C$3.50 an hour. The Standard, Compact and Ultra Compact need a powered campsite to run the air conditioner, microwave and power points.
Can I do a one-way rental with Cruise Canada?
Yes, between Canadian depots, such as Vancouver to Calgary or Toronto to Montreal, if you book ahead and it is approved. The drop fee depends on the route, and the down payment becomes non-refundable once the one-way is confirmed. You can't finish a Canadian rental in the USA.
Can I drive a Cruise Canada RV into the USA or Alaska?
Yes, on round trips that return to Canada. In Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Newfoundland you must stay on public numbered roads, with no gravel, logging or back roads. Mexico is not allowed.
Can I bring my dog in a Cruise Canada RV?
Yes, every motorhome is pet friendly and no pet fee is published. Clean up after your pet, as a cleaning fee applies if the RV comes back dirty.
What do I need to rent from Cruise Canada?
Every driver must be 21 or older with a valid physical licence, as digital and temporary licences are refused, and overseas visitors also show a passport. You need a Visa, Mastercard or Amex credit card, because debit, Interac and Discover cards are not accepted in Canada.
Does Cruise Canada have an airport shuttle?
No, you make your own way to the depot. Delta is roughly 20 to 25 km by road from Vancouver airport and Bolton about 20 km north of Toronto Pearson. Pick-ups run from 1pm to 4pm and returns from 9am to 11am, with C$25 an hour charged after that.
Which Cruise Canada RV is best for a couple?
The Ultra Compact, which sleeps 2 and is only 7 ft wide, is the easiest to drive and park, but it has no generator. The 21 ft Compact adds room for up to 4.
Can I book Cruise Canada through Campervan Rental Guide?
Yes. Cruise Canada's motorhomes are listed under Cruise America in our search, so a search from a Canadian city shows its live prices alongside other brands.