{"id":13249,"date":"2019-07-22T11:45:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T18:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=13249"},"modified":"2023-11-16T08:34:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:34:55","slug":"turo-market-guide-montreal-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/canada\/community\/turo-market-guide-montreal-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Turo market guide: Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal: a metropolis m\u00e9lange of old and new<\/h3>\n

Montreal is an undeniably vibrant city. In 2017, we put our finger on the pulse of this bustling cultural mecca to deliver our <\/span>first Montreal Market Guide<\/span><\/a>. Since then, trips booked in The City of Saints have more than doubled and the number of vehicle listings are not far behind, making Montreal Turo\u2019s <\/span>9th largest global market <\/b>by number of trips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Demand Trends<\/h3>\n

MONTREAL HAS A TASTE FOR MERCEDES-BENZ AND GPS<\/h4>\n

Montrealers love luxury, and they\u2019re more than happy to share. Mercedes-Benz takes the top spot for \u201cmost searched make,\u201d followed by BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Tesla. When it comes to vehicle features, our data shows that GPS and all-wheel drive are of the utmost importance for Montrealers searching for a car to book.<\/span><\/p>\n

GUESTS FILTER FOR PROXIMITY, INSTANT BOOK, AND DELIVERY<\/h4>\n

If you want a guest\u2019s quest for wheels to end in booking your car, keep the following in mind: 31 percent of searches use the map to find cars in close proximity to popular destinations, 14 percent filter for instant booking, and 11 percent use the custom delivery filter. Luxury lures guests in, but convenience seals the deal. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Booking trends<\/h3>\n

COMFORT AND UTILITY WIN OUT<\/h4>\n

Guests in Montreal are steering their way towards more SUVs and minivans compared to 2017, opting for comfort and practicality. Subcompacts and compacts still reign supreme, while midsize and fullsize car bookings remain stable.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise then that the top booked and highest-earning car in Montreal is the Dodge Grand Caravan, famous for its utility and spaciousness. Cruising close behind are a motorcade of compacts and subcompacts such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, and Toyota Corolla.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Seasonality<\/h3>\n

BUSINESS BOOMS IN LATE SUMMER AND DURING THE HOLIDAYS<\/h4>\n

The average trip to Montreal is three days, as guests often tack on an extra vacation day to their weekend. In fact, the most popular booking days in Montreal are Thursdays and Mondays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like the rest of Canada, car sharing in Montreal is a seasonal business. The summer heat makes guests thirsty for adventure and bookings skyrocket, while fall\u2019s changing colours signal a spike in holiday trips. You can benefit from these market booms by <\/span>listing your car on Turo<\/a><\/strong> today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meet some of our top hosts<\/h3>\n
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  1. Italo<\/a><\/strong> offers plenty of selection for his guests, from a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado to a stunning 2018 Corvette. But it\u2019s his Volkswagen lineup that guests are flocking to, with those three cars garnering 270 trips to date. In true Canadian spirit, Italo offers his guests a free Tims gift card when they borrow one of his vehicles for more than two days. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Ary<\/a><\/strong> has hosted over 500 trips with his seven cars. His collection of trustworthy everyday vehicles give guests super affordable options. He prides himself on being very flexible and on call 24\/7 to give guests the best experience possible.    <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Yann<\/a><\/strong>, a veteran Turo host since August 2016, has hosted 393 trips between his five cars, which include spacious vans and compacts. Guests rave about him, citing his professionalism, friendly nature, and flexibility. <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Eric<\/a><\/strong> bought his Toyota Prius for long work trips because of its low gas consumption. An eco-conscious host, he listed his Prius on Turo after he moved to Montreal and started taking public transit, so that his car wouldn\u2019t just sit idle. Eric and his Prius now have over 206 trips with 5-star ratings all around.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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