Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Bonn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bonn or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bonn or Montreal? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bonn or Montreal?
Bonn
Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany (previously, West Germany) and it has a population of about 315,000 people. It sits on the Rhine River just twenty kilometers away from Cologne. Many people travel to Bonn for conferences and business, but Bonn also has a lot of cultural and historical sights to offer visitors. The city is also famous as the birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven. There's a strong student culture in the city as well, and it actually shares many characteristics with Italian cities because of its many cafes and restaurants which line the streets. Outdoor beer gardens are popular and Bonn is a particular good summer destination when the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy the outdoor setting. The city's location also makes it a great base for day trips to Cologne, Dusseldorf, and the Rhine and Eifel regions.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBonn €154Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Bonn is €154, 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 Bonn and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBonn €85Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBonn €170Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Bonn and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Bonn 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: Bonn Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bonn €23Montreal €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonn
Also for Bonn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bonn hotels Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
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
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Bonn or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Bonn 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 dayBonn €49Montreal €34
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.Bonn €34Montreal €20
Tours and Activities in Bonn
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bonn.
- Autumn tours with a live guide: $20
- Bonn : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $121
- Bonn : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $52
- Bonn Crime-Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Bonn Musikerviertel Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Bonn Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $223
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Bonn Self Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.31
- Bonn Walking Tour (In the footsteps of Ludwig Van Beethoven): $323
- Bonn and Bad Godesberg hop-on hop-off tour in a double-decker bus: $22
- 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine: $20
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.
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing in Montreal: $79
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
- Awesome Curling Experience : $82
- Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame: $211
- Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio: $54
- Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal: $24
- City tour; afternoon in Montreal: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBonn €23Montreal €15
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 Bonn and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Bonn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bonn 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 Bonn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bonn 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 Bonn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bonn Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bonn or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bonn. When comparing the sizes of Bonn 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 Bonn or Montreal?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bonn or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Bonn are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bonn this time of year.
In July, Bonn is generally cooler than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Bonn average around 19°C (66°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. Bonn usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Bonn gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bonn usually receives less rain than Montreal. Bonn gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBonn 19°C (66°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Bonn during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Bonn for the shopping scene.
Bonn is a little warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bonn averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Bonn often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Bonn gets 109 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Bonn usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Bonn gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBonn 12°C (53°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bonn and Montreal. Many visitors come to Bonn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Montreal can be very cold during winter. Bonn can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Bonn is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bonn in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F).
Bonn usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Bonn gets 45 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bonn usually receives less rain than Montreal. Bonn gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBonn 3°C (37°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Bonn or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bonn as well as Montreal.
In April, Bonn is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Bonn average around 10°C (50°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Bonn often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Bonn gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Bonn usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Bonn gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBonn 10°C (50°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Bonn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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