
CanaDream is one of the largest Recreational Vehicle ("RV") Rental companies in Canada with 13 years experience in catering for the needs of the International visitor.
They offer a range of different vehicle sizes from a choice of 8 locations across Canada. So whether you want to explore the spectacular scenery of Western Canada/Yukon from Calgary,Kelowna,Vancouver, Victoria or Whitehorse or alternatively the charm and history of the East starting in Toronto,Montreal and Halifax, CanaDream have the locations for you.
All CanaDream prices include $5 million public liability and property insurance with a deductible of $750. Rates also include both vehicle preparation fee and transfers to/from your pick up location.
The CanaDream fleet is well maintained and offers a quality product at affordable prices. All vehicles can be rented on a one way basis for maximum flexibility and best use of your holiday time. Staff at most locations are multi-lingual and all able to assist in your itinerary plans as we as giving advice on campgrounds and local area attractions.
CanaDream guarantees that our fleet is of the highest standard in Canada with features that are exclusive to CanaDream.
Reservations
Payments
Full payment is required 35 days prior to departure. Payment can be made by Master Card, Visa, American Express, JCB or Diner's Club credit cards. All renters must present a valid credit card at the time of pick up (see section on Security Deposit).
Cancellation Policy
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
* Booked and cancelled within 5 days No further charge
* Over 35 days prior to departure and 6 days after original confirmation an additional $ 75
* 35 - 20 days prior to departure an additional $250
* 19 - 13 days prior to departure an additional $500
* 12 days - departure day or no shows 100% of the total rental charges
Please note: the above cancellation policy costs are excluding taxes and will be added to each fee accordingly.
Minimum Rental
5 or 7 night minimum is standard, depending on the season
Security Deposit
* Rentals require a security deposit of $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21 to 24 years.
* An open credit card authorization is taken at departure for all rentals
* Security deposits must be made by credit card and are processed
* Deposits are refunded when the vehicle is returned complete with all equipment in a clean and undamaged condition
Group Bookings
CanaDream welcomes group bookings for all our unit types with the following changes to our regular terms and conditions for groups of 5 or more vehicles. A further deposit of $500 per unit is required upon confirmation of the booking. Full payment is required 90 days prior to departure.
Group Cancellation Policy
* Over 180 days prior to departure $500 per vehicle booked
* 90 - 60 days prior to departure 50% of the charges
* Under 60 days Full payment of rental charges is required in the event of a cancellation.
Transfers/Hours of Operation
* May 1 - September 30, 8 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday*
* October 1 - April 30, 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Saturday*
* Check-in or pick-up is from 1 PM - 4 PM (please call the day before, or the morning of, to schedule pick up time)
* Check-out or drop-off is from 8 AM - 10 AM
* Late charges for drop-offs after 10 AM will be $75.00 per hour
* Early Pickup and Late Drop-off is available at a cost of $375 per pickup and/or drop-off. Early pick-up includes transfer to our locations from airport or airport hotels and vehicle pick-up between 10AM and Noon, late drop-off by 3.00PM and a return transfer to airport or airport hotels.
* Sunday pick-up/drop-offs are available at a cost of $375 per pick-up and/or drop-off.
Early Returns/Unused Kilometer
Sorry, there are no refunds for early returns or unused kilometers.
Repairs/Maintenance Responsibility
Our fleet of vehicles is in top mechanical condition. In the unlikely event that a mechanical failure occurs, guests are authorized to proceed with the necessary repairs up to $100. For expenses over $100, guests must telephone the rental station for authorization before proceeding with repairs. Replacement parts must be returned to the rental station for reimbursement. Guests assume full responsibility for damage to tires. Oil, tire pressure and coolant must be checked at each refueling. Costs for oil will be refunded upon presentation of receipts. The company's responsibility is limited to the refund of the daily gross rate, or portion thereof, if the breakdown repair is longer than 48 hours.
Pets
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Driving License/Driver's Age
* All drivers must possess and present to CanaDream on pick up a drivers licence valid for the entire rental period
* An international driver's license is recommended for foreign tourists. This should be presented to CanaDream on pick up in addition to a valid drivers licence. An International drivers licence on its own is not sufficient.
* Minimum age is 21. Only drivers listed on contract are allowed to drive
* Additional Driver Fee: $5.00 per night for each additional driver
* Driving in U.S.: $10 per night for each vehicle entering the US.
Travel Restricted Areas
Vehicles are not permitted to enter Mexico at any time. Travel to Death Valley is limited to the low season (01 October through 30 April) due to extremely high temperatures which can cause system failures. Also, a $10/night fee applies to any travel within the United States (including Alaska). Guests assume all responsibility for any expense or loss of time while traveling in restricted areas.
Northern Surcharge
There is a surcharge of $500 for rentals starting from Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal or Halifax with permission to travel on/in:
* Alaska Highway north of Fort St. John, British Columbia
* Cassiar Highway (#37) north of Kitwanga, British Columbia
* Highway 35 north of Peace River, Alberta
* Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland
* Quebec & Labrador north and east of Sept-Iles
Permission is automatically granted to travel in above areas with pick ups in Whitehorse with the exception of the 'No-Go' areas of the Denali and Dalton (north of Fairbanks) Highways in Alaska and the North Canol Highway in the Yukon. Vehicles for northern travel must be expressly requested and confirmed at the time of reservation. Customers who travel to these areas without permission will be subject to a $900 penalty and will void all insurance coverage. CanaDream reserves the right to restrict driving access at anytime. These restrictions may be applied at the time of pick-up.
Convenience Kit Fees
Convenience kits are charged at $75 per person per booking. Our convenience kit includes dishes, cookware, pillows, linen, towels, sleeping bags and cleaning equipment. For a detailed list of our convenience kits items, click here
One-way Rental Fees
Based on availability, we offer one-way rentals to and from our locations in Vancouver, Whitehorse, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. One-way rentals must be reserved and confirmed in advance and the following drop off fees apply:
* One-ways between all affiliated locations - $750
* Special or unique one-ways across North America are available on request
* Please note that no one ways are possible into or out of Kelowna or Edmonton.
Commercial Renters
CanaDream vehicles may be rented for commercial purposes if special prior approval is obtained.
Responsibility
If, for any reason beyond the company's control, the reserved vehicle is not available, CanaDream reserves the right to substitute a vehicle of equivalent value or offer a higher rated vehicle at no additional cost. Should a lower rated vehicle be substituted, the company's only responsibility is to refund the difference between the two vehicles. Although this is infrequent, accidents or mechanical repairs may force substitutions.
Fuel
CanaDream makes no representation as to fuel consumption. Vehicles are supplied with a minimum ¼ tank. If the guest returns with less fuel than on departure, he/she will be charged for that amount of fuel. There is no refund if client returns with more fuel than on departure.
Sales Taxes apply to all charges as follows:
* All Stations GST (Goods & Services Tax) except Halifax - 5%
* Vancouver, Kelowna Provincial Tax - 7%
* Toronto Provincial Tax - 8%
* Montreal Provincial Tax - 7.5%
* Halifax (HST) Harmonized Sales Tax - 13%
There is no provincial tax in Calgary, Edmonton or Whitehorse.
Tax is calculated on the gross amount of the rental.
*Terms and Conditions May Change Without Notice
Insurance Coverage
Travel with full peace of mind. All CanaDream Inc. rental vehicles carry $5 million public liability and property damage insurance. The vehicles have a minimum $750 deductible for collision and comprehensive. This amount is a required deposit refundable upon the return of the vehicle in the same condition as it was received. Our insurance does not cover liability for loss of personal property, nor does it cover costs for accommodation, transportation or replacement of the vehicle if it is stolen or in an accident that makes the vehicle inoperable. Accidents must be reported immediately and be accompanied by a written accident report and police file number or the guest assumes full responsibility for ALL damages.
Guests will be covered in the event of a mechanical breakdown that requires more than 48 hours for repair (The radio, air conditioning, slide out, refrigerator, microwave, appliances and cruise control are not considered to be mechanical breakdowns). Guests assume full responsibility for damage to tires and undercarriage. Oil, tire pressure and coolant must be checked at each refueling. Costs for oil will be refunded upon presentation of receipts. The company's responsibility is limited to the refund of the daily gross rate, or portion thereof, if the breakdown repair is longer than 48 hours.
The Guest is responsible for the following maximum charges per accident.
- Two-vehicle accident on a signed and numbered road, fire, theft or vandalism (with police and accident report): $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21-24 yrs old )
- Windshield / glass: $500.
- Off Road, including campsites, parking lots, driveways etc.: $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21-24 yrs old)
- Damage while backing up: $750 ($1,5000 for drivers 21-24 yrs old)
- Roof damage (not caused by two vehicle accident on a numbered road): $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21-24 yrs old )
- Undercarriage damage and/or tires: All costs
- Interior damage (not caused by two-vehicle accident on a numbered road): $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21-24 yrs old )
- Collision with animals: $750 ($1,500 for drivers 21-24 yrs old )
- No written accident report & police file number (or station notification within 24 hours of accident) - All costs
- Hit and Run (where you cause damage to third party property in your vehicle and do not report it, or where a third party hits and damages your vehicle and you are unable to obtain third party contact information - All costs
Please note the following conditions
There is no insurance coverage and guest will be responsible for all damages if the vehicle is driven to an unauthorized area without approval. These areas include logging and non public roads, travel to Mexico, the Alaska Highway north of Fort St. John, the 'No-Go' areas of the Dalton and Denali (north of Fairbanks) Highways in Alaska and the North Canol Highway in the Yukon, Cassiar Highway (#37) north of Kitwanga BC, Highway 35 north of Peace River, Quebec & Labrador north and east of Sept-Iles PQ and all roads in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Labrador and Newfoundland. CanaDream reserves the right to restrict driving access at anytime. These restrictions may be applied at the time of pick-up. There is a $900 penalty for unauthorized driving in these areas.
In addition, note that parking of your vehicle is prohibited in the greater metropolitan area of Montreal and Ottawa; this includes all pay parking lots, hotel parking lots, side streets, malls, etc. In these areas, park your vehicle at a campsite and use public transportation, taxi, etc. In the event of a theft that occurs in the Montreal or Ottawa area, the guest is responsible for $7,500.
- Damages and accidents while driving in unauthorized areas: All costs
- Damage and accidents caused while the vehicle is driven by unauthorized driver or driver under the influence of drugs/alcohol: All costs
- Willful damage: All costs
- Damages and accident caused while vehicle is driven in the USA without prior authorization: All costs
- Damages incurred during an illegal act: All costs
- A $10/night fee applies to any travel within the United States (including Alaska)
- Additional Driver Surcharge $5.00 per additional driver per night
- Replacement vehicles are not provided in the event of either a stolen vehicle or a "guest-at-fault" incident that leaves the vehicle inoperable. In these situations and depending on availability, a new, signed, rental agreement must be in place before a replacement vehicle is provided.