Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Everglades National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Everglades 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 Everglades National Park and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Everglades National Park or Montreal?
Everglades National Park
Mangroves cluster about you as you gaze in awe at the splashes of oranges and reds that paint the evening sky. As cicadas hum to ancient tunes and birds swoop through the cloudless sky, a sense of serenity is instilled in you as you remain in the midst of United States' largest tropical wilderness, the Everglades National Park. Receiving over one million visitors each year, this park protects over twenty-percent of the original everglades. Unlike most national parks whose purpose relied solely in preserving geographic features, Everglades National Park was created to preserve the fragile, ever endangered ecosystem of the everglades. Declared an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, Everglades National Park holds an array of activities for all to pursue no matter what their interests may be. Whether you are an avid bicyclist or a meager hiker, the Everglades National Park will keep you entertained from the early blush of morning into the depths of the night.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEverglades National Park $146Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Everglades National Park is $146, 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 Everglades National Park and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEverglades National Park $80Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEverglades National Park $160Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Everglades National Park and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Everglades 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.Everglades National Park $56Montreal $20
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 Everglades National Park or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Everglades 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 dayEverglades National Park $31Montreal $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.Everglades National Park $28Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Everglades National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Everglades National Park.
- 2 Hour Chokoloskee Island Kayak Tour: $80
- 4 Hour Everglades Kayak Tour: $120
- 6 Hour Everglades Mangroves Kayak Tour: $200
- Everglades National Park Dolphin, Birding and Wildlife Boat Tour (2 hours): $120
- Flamingo Everglades Boat Tours: $48
- Two-Hour Everglades National Park Dolphin, Birding and Wildlife Boat Tour: $120
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 dayEverglades National Park $7.86Montreal $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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Everglades National Park and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Everglades National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Everglades National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Everglades National Park 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 Everglades National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Everglades National Park Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Everglades 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 Everglades National Park or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Everglades National Park are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Everglades National Park because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Everglades National Park is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Everglades National Park averages around 82°F (28°C) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Everglades National Park. Everglades National Park usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Everglades National Park gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Everglades National Park. In July, Everglades National Park usually receives more rain than Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 5.9 inches (149 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 JulyEverglades National Park 82°F (28°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Everglades National Park or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Everglades National Park during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Everglades National Park this time of year.
In the autumn, Everglades National Park is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Everglades National Park in October average around 78°F (26°C), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Everglades National Park. In the autumn, Everglades National Park often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Everglades National Park. Everglades National Park usually gets more rain in October than Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, the hurricane season in Everglades National Park is June to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEverglades National Park 78°F (26°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Everglades National Park or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Everglades National Park and Montreal. Many travelers come to Everglades National Park for the museums and the cuisine.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Everglades National Park is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Everglades National Park average around 67°F (19°C), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In Everglades National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. Everglades National Park usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Everglades National Park gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Everglades National Park usually receives less rain than Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 2.2 inches (55 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 JanuaryEverglades National Park 67°F (19°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Everglades National Park or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Everglades National Park as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Everglades National Park in the spring for the natural beauty.
Everglades National Park is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Everglades National Park averages around 74°F (24°C) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Everglades National Park this time of the year. In the spring, Everglades National Park often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 300 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Everglades National Park usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Montreal. Everglades National Park gets 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Keep in mind that June to November is the hurricane season in Everglades National Park.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEverglades National Park 74°F (24°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Everglades National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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