Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Montreal?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €123Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, while the average daily cost in Montreal is €195. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antwerp and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Montreal? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Montreal €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Antwerp change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAntwerp €39Montreal €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee€8.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Montreal €20
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $230
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Antwerp: $49
- Antwerp : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $81
- Antwerp : Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide: $59
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $35
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Antwerp Private Tour From Brussels: $427
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $245
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting: $183
- Antwerp by Night Private Walking Tour: $90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)€50
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Montreal €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka€17
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Montreal is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Antwerp.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Montreal, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Antwerp or Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Antwerp or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Antwerp during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Antwerp is cooler than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antwerp in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Antwerp. In the summer, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Montreal. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year.
In October, Antwerp is generally a little warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 12°C (54°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Antwerp usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montreal. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Montreal. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Antwerp. Antwerp is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Antwerp is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antwerp in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during spring. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Montreal. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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