Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Denali National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Denali National Park 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 Denali National Park and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Denali National Park or Montreal?
Denali National Park
There is a place in Alaska, 240 miles wide, where you can be a part of the wild frontier. The expansive and untouched area of Denali National Park welcomes thousands of visitors ever year with stunning natural wonders and incredible wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and more.
As home to North America's tallest peak, Denali has attracted nature adventurers from all over the world. Established in 1917 as wildlife refuge, Denali National Park contains areas of tundra and taiga. Taiga zones are covered in evergreen, spruce and aspen trees, while tundra zones are full of miniaturized versions of the plants including flowers, mosses and shrubs.
Remember that the weather changes without warning in Denali. It is a well known to the locals that you can expect sun, wind, rain and clouds in the same day. Pack accordingly.
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 2-Week Tours from Anchorage, The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDenali National Park $218Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Denali National Park is $218, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $209. 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 Denali National Park and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDenali National Park $116Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDenali National Park $232Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Denali National Park and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Denali National Park 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: Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Denali National Park $76Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denali National Park
Also for Denali National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shuttle Transfer: Anchorage ↔ Denali National Park: $150
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 Denali National Park or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Denali National Park 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 dayDenali National Park $57Montreal $36
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$8.97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $50
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $58
- 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
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $206
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Denali National Park $30Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Denali National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Denali National Park.
- 2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour: $79
- 3 Hour Naturalist Walking Tour in Denali National Park: $119
- 4 Hour Off-Trail Hiking Tour in Denali: $199
- 5-Hour Mountain Hiking Tour in Denali: $169
- Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal: $150
- Authentical Denali Tour from Denali Park and Fairbanks: $260
- Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining: $150
- Denali ATV Trailblazer 3.5 Hour Tour : $114
- Denali National Park Walking Tour: $125
- Denali Park Zipline Adventure: $165
- Denali Self-Guided Jeep Adventure: $244
- Half-Day Denali River Rafting Experience: $229
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)$53
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 dayDenali National Park $12Montreal $16
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$18
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 comparing the travel costs between Denali National Park and Montreal, we can see that Denali National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Denali National Park Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Denali National Park 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 Denali National Park or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Denali National Park are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Denali National Park because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Denali National Park is cooler than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Denali National Park in July average around 60°F (15°C), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In July, Denali National Park usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montreal. Denali National Park gets 3.6 inches (92 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDenali National Park 60°F (15°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Denali National Park during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Denali National Park this time of year.
It's quite cold in Denali National Park in the autumn. In October, Denali National Park is generally much colder than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Denali National Park average around 32°F (0°C), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Denali National Park usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Montreal. Denali National Park gets 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDenali National Park 32°F (0°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Denali National Park and Montreal. Many travelers come to Denali National Park 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 Denali National Park. Denali National Park is cooler than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Denali National Park averages around 11°F (-12°C) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In January, Denali National Park usually receives less rain than Montreal. Denali National Park gets 1.3 inches (33 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDenali National Park 11°F (-12°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Denali National Park or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Denali National Park as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Denali National Park in the spring for the natural beauty.
Denali National Park can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Denali National Park is much colder than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Denali National Park in April average around 34°F (1°C), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Denali National Park usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Denali National Park gets 1.6 inches (41 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDenali National Park 34°F (1°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Denali National Park
| Denali National Park | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 inches (33 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 inches (37 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 inches (37 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 inches (41 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 inches (108 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 inches (45 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.