Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Rental Montreal: First Class Travel on Four Wheels
A Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 rental in Montreal costs $999/day, putting a 550 hp first-class cabin on four wheels at your door anywhere in Greater Montreal. That price buys you the most opulent SUV in our fleet, one that hits 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds while massaging your back and chilling your champagne. This is our honest review after putting real kilometres on this truck through Montreal streets, bridges, and highway runs.
What Is the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, Really?
It is the GLS stretched, silenced, and retrimmed into a private jet for the road. Mercedes took the biggest SUV in its lineup and handed it to Maybach, the sub-brand that has been building chauffeur cars for a century.
The result is a three-row SUV where the second row is the point of the whole vehicle. Two executive seats recline, heat, cool, and massage. Folding tables deploy from the front seatbacks. There are champagne flutes in a refrigerator box between the rear seats. If you have only ever seen this interior in photos, the real thing is quieter and heavier-feeling than you expect, in the best way.
Power comes from a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 assisted by a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 550 hp. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, which is genuinely fast for something this size. The standard air suspension uses E-Active Body Control to scan the road and level the body before you feel the bump. On the Champlain Bridge expansion joints, you feel almost nothing.
How Does the Maybach GLS 600 Drive in Montreal?
It drives like a limousine that happens to sit tall. The steering is light, the view out is commanding, and the V8 stays hushed until you ask for it.
We ran our test GLS 600 through the usual Montreal gauntlet: potholes on Saint-Laurent, the deceleration lanes off the 40, construction on Sherbrooke, and a highway pull onto the 20 West. The suspension absorbs Montreal pavement better than any SUV we have driven at this price. The seats deserve their own paragraph, so they get one below.
The engine is the interesting part. At 550 hp with the mild-hybrid boost, the GLS 600 moves out harder than the numbers suggest. It is not a Lamborghini Urus, and it does not pretend to be. The Urus is a 641 hp super-SUV that attacks corners. The Maybach floats over them. Different jobs entirely, and the $399/day gap between them reflects that.
Is $999/Day Worth It for a Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 Rental in Montreal?
For the right occasion, yes, and here is the honest breakdown. At $999/day, the GLS 600 sits in the middle of our luxury SUV range: above the Bentley Bentayga at $699/day and the Cadillac Escalade at $599/day, below the Urus at $1,399/day and the full flagship, the Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh at $2,399/day.
What you pay for is the rear cabin. If you are driving yourself only, the Escalade or the Bentley Bentayga deliver 80 percent of the experience for less. If you are being driven, or you are picking up a client, a wedding party, or a partner who deserves the good seat, the Maybach is the only SUV in the city that feels like this.
Consider the alternative: a first-class flight upgrade costs hundreds for a few hours in a recliner. The GLS 600 gives you a better seat, a massage function, and a champagne fridge for a full day on your own schedule.
What Are the Standout Features of the GLS 600?
The spec sheet matters less than the details, but the details are what justify the price. Here is what actually stands out after a full day with the truck:
- Rear executive seats with recline, massage, heating, and cooling, plus deployable folding tables.
- A refrigerated compartment in the rear centre console with dedicated champagne flutes.
- 550 hp twin-turbo V8 with EQ Boost, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
- E-Active Body Control suspension that scans and smooths the road surface ahead of each wheel.
- Nearly silent cabin with double-glazed acoustic glass throughout.
- Burmester high-end 3D surround audio, one of the best systems fitted to any SUV.
- Full rear-seat entertainment and ambient lighting with 64 colours.
How Does the Maybach GLS 600 Compare to Other Luxury SUVs in Montreal?
It depends entirely on who is sitting in the back. Here is how we rank the options in our fleet.
Against the Cadillac Escalade at $599/day: the Escalade is the group-hauler and the statement truck. It seats more people and looks enormous on Saint-Laurent. The Maybach is quieter, faster to 100 km/h by a full second, and infinitely more refined in the rear. Escalade for the crew, Maybach for the VIP.
Against the Bentley Bentayga at $699/day: this is the closest fight. The Bentayga has 542 hp and a similar 0-100 time of 4.4 seconds, and its cabin is beautiful. The Maybach counters with the reclining executive rear seats and the smoother suspension setup. For chauffeur duty, the Maybach wins. For driving yourself somewhere special, the Bentley has more character.
Against the Lamborghini Urus at $1,399/day: no contest in refinement, total contest in thrills. The Urus does 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with 641 hp and handles like a sports car. The Maybach does everything at half the volume and twice the comfort. You can read more about the full range on our luxury car rental Montreal page.
Who Should Rent the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600?
In our experience, five groups book this truck, and none of them regret it:
- Wedding parties who want the bride or the couple to arrive in the rear seat, not behind the wheel.
- Executives and entertainers who need to work or decompress between meetings and the venue.
- Anniversary and birthday celebrations where the drive itself is the gift.
- Client pickup and airport transfers where first impressions are measured in dollars.
- Anyone who wants to test Maybach ownership before committing to a $200,000-plus purchase.
What Do You Need to Book the GLS 600 in Montreal?
Booking is straightforward and the requirements are standard for our fleet. You need a valid driver's licence, full insurance coverage or our protection plan, and a security deposit held on a credit card for the duration of the rental.
We deliver anywhere in Greater Montreal, including Laval, the South Shore, and the West Island, and we can arrange delivery to hotels, the airport, or a venue directly. The minimum rental is 24 hours, and multi-day rates are available if you ask. Full details are on our how it works page, and past clients cover the rest on our reviews page.
FAQ
How much does a Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 rental in Montreal cost?
It costs $999/day with a 24-hour minimum. That includes delivery anywhere in Greater Montreal and full access to the rear executive cabin features.
How fast is the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600?
The twin-turbo V8 produces 550 hp and launches the SUV from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. It is quick for its size but tuned for smoothness rather than aggression.
Is the Maybach GLS 600 better than the Cadillac Escalade?
For luxury, yes. The Escalade seats more people and costs $400/day less, but the Maybach's rear seats, suspension, and cabin quietness are in a different class. The Escalade is the better group vehicle, the Maybach the better VIP vehicle.
Can the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 be delivered to my hotel or the airport?
Yes. We deliver anywhere in Greater Montreal, including hotels, YUL airport, event venues, and surrounding cities. Delivery timing is arranged when you book.
Who drives the Maybach GLS 600, me or a chauffeur?
Either. It is fully drivable and easy to manage in city traffic, but the rear cabin is the reason most clients book it. Many clients arrange their own driver for the day.
To book the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, call us at 438-809-4417 or message us on WhatsApp for same-day availability.