Our cars are sanitized and disinfected in between each rental! In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have implemented several changes to our delivery method and cleaning process:

  1. Live Agents are standing by to serve you upon arrival Mon-Fri 8h00 – 17h00 and Sat 8h00 to 11h00 via our Kiosks. This means no physical contact is required. Kiosk touch screens and phone handsets will be disinfected several times throughout the day.
  2. All keys will be disinfected. Door handles, steering wheel, dashboards, control buttons, radio/climate control and touchscreens will be sprayed and sanitized in between each rental.
  3. Our staff will follow strict guidelines for their safety and yours including wearing and changing gloves after each car they wash.
  4. Vehicle returns are just as easy, simply drop the keys in the key drop box and go. Remember, you are responsible for all damages on the vehicle until it’s physically checked in by our staff the next day.

GlobeCar is the only car rental agency in Canada offering rentals via a frictionless Kiosk. The extra steps we are taking in the cleaning process of our vehicles are above and beyond industry standards and have been put in place to ensure our customer’s health, comfort and peace of mind.

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Are you looking to
rent a car for winter?

We are always Ready!

  • Winter Tires Installed (Quebec Only)
  • Windshield Washer Antifreeze
  • Snow Brush & Ice Scrapper
  • Rubber Mats (Pant Saver)
  • Regularly maintained Winter Cars
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Globe Car Rental fleet in Montreal is equipped with winter tires (cars in Toronto are equipped with 4 Season tires). Snow tires provide great acceleration, traction and safety during harsh winter months. However, some inexperienced drivers mistakenly believe that winter tires installed on a rental vehicle or an SUV protect them from extreme dangers of driving in a storm or on a slippery road. This is totally false. Drivers think with winter tires, they can push the limit and end up in a nasty accident. The problem is that some drivers do not know how to handle a vehicle in slippery weather conditions. Globe Car Rental has found that since the mandatory winter tires law came into effect back in 2008, more people are having more accidents compared to previous years. Globe proactively caution es all drivers to take it easy, get familiar with the road conditions and be safe.

Travellers who are renting a car in a new city should be very careful because:

  • they are driving a new car which they are not familiar with yet: handling, breaking, responsiveness, etc;
  • they are driving in a new ‘unfamiliar’ city full of distractions;
  • Quebec roads conditions: pot holes, snow and ice can be extremely challenging.

Besides winter tires, Globe Car Rental ensures that its fleet is winterized with antifreeze windshield washer fluid, snowbrush and ice scrapper and winter rubber mats for driver (pant saver).

Here are a few simple winter driving rules to keep you safe in your rented car:

  • Ensure the antifreeze washer fluid is topped up. if you run out, refill and never add water
  • Clear the car of snow thoroughly to ensure proper visibility
  • Windshield and rear window should be completely defrosted
  • Always have a phone with you
  • Get familiar with your rented car, they all have different characteristics and feel
  • Go Slow!  A few seconds saved are not worth the risk

So next time you are in need to rent a car in Montreal or looking for Toronto car rentals, look no further than Globe auto rental to help you find the perfect car at the cheapest prices. With Globe, your car hire experience and safety are our top priority.