Car insurance in Canada for visitors

Visit, work or study in Canada—with emergency medical and dental insurance for up to a year. Make sure you have the right travel insurance—get an online quote or talk to a licensed insurance advisor.

If your visit to Canada will extend beyond 90 days — or if you're moving to Canada — you should purchase a Canadian car insurance policy. Although your car insurance policy will cover your personal vehicle, it may not extend to cover a foreign rental car. International coverage for rental vehicles is policy-specific and difficult to generalize.

While you can request a certificate from your insurer stating U.S. coverage applies to Canada, your regular car insurance information slip usually suffices. The process of shipping a car from another country is complex and expensive, and it’s not practical for a short visit to Canada.