Please read this message from the Provost regarding university sponsored travel outside of Canada

Important Travel Considerations
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Enterprise

Please note that Car rental companies are currently experiencing shortages across North America. It is recommended to book your car rental as far in advance as possible.

Highlights:

  • Applicable for University related travel and leisure travel

  • Discounted rates available for rentals originating all over Canada, the USA and worldwide

  • Rates include free kilometers (up to 3,500 kilometers per rental for all vehicle classes except pickup trucks, cargo vans and 12- and 15-passenger vans) for rentals in Canada (one-way rentals excluded)

  • Collision Damage Waiver/Loss Damage Waiver insurance is not included in the rental price (Exception, when booking the CAG rate for university sponsored travel) You must either purchase this from the rental agency or provide your own coverage (through a credit card, personal automobile insurance, etc.)

  •  IMPORTANT: Rentals for 18 - 20 years old drivers are only permitted for rentals originating in the province of Quebec. Only applicable for Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Fullsize vehicles. Drivers in this age category need to provide their own insurance as Collision Damage Waiver insurance & 3rd party Liability Insurance is not available for purchase through Enterprise for this group.

  • 3rd Party Liability insurance included where required by law in Canada for renters 21 and over (IMPORTANT NOTE: If driving to/within the USA, you must verify and purchase 3rd Party Liability insurance prior to departure)

  • Take the car to USA (see 3rd Party Liability)

  • No charge for additional drivers (must also be McGill staff/faculty/student)

How do I book?

Rates are restricted to members of McGill University -sign in using your McGill email address and password to view the restricted content

 

Registration Form for Faculty/Staff Traveling on University Business

To ensure coverage as a Faculty or Staff member, you must register your travel information through this form.

Note that some travel destinations must be pre-approved at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure coverage. 

 More information about Business Travel coverage is available here.

For personal/vacation travel, please consult this page here.

For additional information, please consult the Benefit Travel Webpage 

For any questions, please submit a request HR Shared Services at hr.hr [at] mcgill.ca and copy the Benefits office at benefits [at] mcgill.ca.

 

Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on travel health risks and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the Travel website of Canada each time before you book your travels. Under Travel Health Notices the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

 

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