Canada
How much does it cost to visit Montreal?
In Montreal, plan from €44/day on the ground, around €749 for 7 nights per person excluding flights.
Montreal - estimate transport, lodging, and meals before you book.
- From
- €44/day
- vs Paris
- 72%
- Best month
- Jun
At a glance
Wikidata, Wikipedia and Open-Meteo data
- Population
- 1.9M
- Area
- 498 km²
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Language
- French, English
- Currency
- CANADIAN DOLLAR
- Time zone
- Eastern Time Zone
- Founded
- 1642
inhabitants
CANADIAN DOLLAR
About
Montreal in brief
Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the eighth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it now takes its name from Mount Royal, the triple-peaked mountain around which the early settlement was built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal and a few, much smaller, peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard. It lies 196 kilometres (122 mi) east of the national capital, Ottawa, and 258 kilometres (160 mi) southwest of the provincial capital, Quebec City.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
InstantTripCost estimate
Full 7-night budget breakdown
Per-person estimate including flights from Paris, split across the six expense categories.
per person · Comfort
| Category | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | €187 | €220 | €330 |
| Hotel | €156 | €396 | €996 |
| Food | €210 | €483 | €1092 |
| Transport | €56 | €126 | €315 |
| Activities | €28 | €112 | €378 |
| Misc | €21 | €98 | €357 |
| 7-night total | €658 | €1435 | €3468 |
Flight from Paris (annual median).
Why go
Why visit Montreal
People come to Montreal for the atmosphere, food, and heritage, but budget is the least-anticipated dimension of any trip: from €44 to €263 per day depending on travel style, the gap between budget and premium is easy to measure.
A standard 7-night trip averages €749 per person at mid-range comfort, flights from Paris included. Seasonality has a moderate impact on flights (max 0 % gap month to month), which simplifies planning: pick the dates that work, then optimize lodging and activities.
Real budget
What a trip to Montreal actually costs
Let's break it down. Lodging: a hostel dorm or entry-level hotel runs around €30-50 per night, a well-rated 3-star sits between €66 and €127, and 4 to 5-star quickly tops €183. Food: a simple meal costs €12-18, dinner with a glass of wine €25-40.
Local transport: expect €1.50-2 per ticket and €6-8 for a day pass. Activities: main museums charge €10-25 admission, curated experiences (guided tours, workshops, day trips) range €30-80 depending on length and format.
On a 5-to-7-day trip, lodging accounts for roughly 35-45 % of total budget, food 15-20 %, flights 20-30 % depending on the booking window, with the remainder split between local transport, activities, and miscellaneous (visa, insurance, tipping, SIM card). A Montreal trip that goes over budget is almost always because the hotel is oversized for the rest, rarely because of activities.
Seasonality
When to go and what it costs
Peak season in Montreal is summer (June through August): hotel and flight rates climb 30-60 % above winter levels. For an off-peak trip, July combines decent weather and still-reasonable prices.
Money saving
How to cut the Montreal budget
Moving dates to a shoulder-season month remains the easiest saving: 10-20 % off the flight, 15-25 % off the hotel, with nothing else about the trip changing. For the hotel, booking 6 to 8 weeks out beats both last-minute and extreme anticipation.
Two more habits round it out. First, stay one or two metro stops away from the center: hotel rates often drop by half for identical comfort. Second, cap paid activities at one per day. A good guided tour or workshop beats four back-to-back tickets every time.
Practical info
Language, currency, and logistics in Montreal
Language: French, English, English is understood in most hotels and restaurants in tourist areas. Currency: CANADIAN DOLLAR (CANADIAN DOLLAR) - plan €50-100 in cash for the first days and use a fee-free card for the rest.
Daily detail
Price overview for Montreal
Three tiers to anchor you: what a budget traveler, a comfort traveler, and a premium traveler typically spend.
Budget
€64
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €26
- Meal
- €10
- Transit / day
- €8
Comfort
€153
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €66
- Meal
- €23
- Transit / day
- €18
Luxury
€367
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €166
- Meal
- €52
- Transit / day
- €45
When to go
Weather & best time to visit
Average temperatures and conditions by month in Montreal.
Best month to visitJune
Hand-picked hotels
Where to stay in Montreal
Accommodation picks by price range.
Hotel Railwayparc Montreal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel, rated excellent (9.4/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
Tru by Hilton Montreal Centre-Ville
Hotel, rated excellent (9.2/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
Uville Hotel Montreal
Hotel, rated excellent (9.4/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Hotel, very well rated (8.8/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
Le Mount Stephen
5-star, rated excellent (9.6/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
5-star, rated excellent (9.6/10), central neighborhood, well connected.
To see, to do
Things to do in Montreal
Recommended activities and tours.
Montreal walking tour
Sightseeing - very well rated (4.5/5). Free to visit.
Free
Local food market
Food experience - very well rated (4.6/5). Book ahead.
€22/ person
Museum day pass
Museum - very well rated (4.4/5). Book ahead.
€18/ person
Sunset viewpoint
Nature - solid option (4.3/5). Free to visit.
Free
Cooking class
Food experience - must-do (4.8/5). Premium experience.
€55/ person
Neighborhood bike ride
Adventure - very well rated (4.5/5). Book ahead.
€28/ person
Travel tips
Our tips to make the most of your budget in Montreal.
- Flight prices to Montreal vary by month - compare several weeks if you can.
- Book major sights online when possible to skip queues and lock prices.
- Use local transit passes; they usually beat single tickets after 2–3 rides.
- Eat one meal per day like a local (markets, lunch menus) to balance the budget.
- Check free museum days or city cards before you pay à la carte.
FAQ
FAQ - Montreal
- How much should I budget for a trip to Montreal?
- For a 7-day trip to Montreal, expect roughly €426 - €1860 per person depending on your travel style, flights included. The budget profile (hostels, local food, public transit) sits at the lower end ; mid-range comfort sits in the middle ; luxury (premium hotel, fine dining) approaches the top.
- When is the best time to visit Montreal?
- The best value is in June, with pleasant temperatures and usually cheaper flights than during peak tourist season. This window combines moderate crowds and lower airfare.
- How do I get around in Montreal?
- Local transport (metro, bus, taxi) costs an average of €8 - €45 per day depending on your style. Public transit stays the cheapest option ; a day or weekly pass usually pays off after just two rides per day.
- How can I do Montreal on a budget?
- For a cheap trip to Montreal, target around €44 - €67 per day per person excluding flights: a hostel or budget hotel, meals at local eateries, public transit, and 1-2 free activities per day. Across a week, plan to land below the lower bound of the global range.
- What's the budget for a weekend in Montreal?
- For a 3-day / 2-night weekend in Montreal, plan around €355 - €635 per person, flights included. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead and flying out Thursday evening / back Sunday evening cuts the total by 10-20 % on average.
- Is Montreal an expensive or affordable destination?
- With a cost index of 72 % versus Paris, Montreal ranks among the moderately priced destinations. For a Western European traveler, that means a daily budget close to Paris, 28 % lower on average.
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