Unavoidables

If you're looking for tour ideas for your road trip to Canada, check out our Road trips section for inspiration.

You can also design your custom tour with our online road trip planner. To do this, you can start from an existing road trip and modify it as you wish, or even start from scratch by choosing "My custom road trip" in our Road trips section.

Authentik USA also suggest road trips in California and everywhere in the U.S.

For a beautiful vacation in Canada, you have to choose your travel dates with care. First you should know that for a summer trip, the high season is between mid-July and mid-August. It is during this period that there are the most travelers on the roads and, of course, that the prices are the highest. That being said, it is possible to travel between mid-May and mid-October without having to expect winter conditions.

Between mid-September and mid-October, you can experience Indian Summer in Canada. Trees are colourful and weather is still enjoyable. Some say it is the best time to tour Canada.

For a winter trip, make sure to pick dates between Christmas and mid-March. The busiest times are obviously during the holidays but also the last 2 weeks of February.

For more information, see our "When to visit Canada?" Section.

The best way to save on your car rental or RV rental is to use our price comparison tools, available for both types of vehicles.

The Authentik Price Comparators bring together all of the top rental companies in the country. Our volume pricing allows unbeatable rates, even when compared to the suppliers direct rentals.

We are so sure that our prices are the lowest that we guarantee them. If you find less expensive elsewhere after your reservation, we will refund the difference -5%.

If you are planning a Quebec road trip in the summer, you might want to know a few tips to protect yourself from biting insects which, let's face it, can sometimes make a few nature walks a bit less enjoyable. 

Sunrise and sunset bring out the unpleasant mosquitos, especially if you are close to water. Make sure to pack long and light colored clothes and do not wear perfume. Cover your body the best you can, especially your ankles and feet.

Your most effective ally during your Canada tour will be a DEET-based mosquito repellent. You can buy them when you arrive in Canada, as they do have an expiry date. 

For a 2 weeks Canada itinerary or even a longer one, it is better to know what to put in your suitcase in order to be comfortable even with the changing weather.

To prepare well, check out our section on How to dress for a trip to Canada?

To find out more about preparing for a trip to Canada, check out our specific FAQs depending on the type of product you are looking for:

• Road trip
• Car rental
• RV rental
• General practical information