The city of Montreal is serviced by Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport which is located 20 km from the city center. Depending on traffic, the travel time into the city can be as long as one hour. Airport express shuttles and private taxi are available. Generally, visitors do not rent a car, especially in the wintertime when driving can be treacherous due to heavy snowfall. Montreal is extremely safe for a city of its size, although pickpocketing does occur. It is recommended to take basic precautions as you would in any major city.