Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Montreal?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, 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 Frankfurt and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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.Frankfurt €25Montreal €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Munich: $700
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Frankfurt Highlights Private Car Tour with Airport Transfers: $385
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $285
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Private Transfer Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg City by Minivan: $157
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $142
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Private Transfer to Frankfurt: $141
- Private Transfer from Frankfurt City to Stuttgart City: $140
- BaronFleet Frankfurt- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers: $132
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Transfer in private minivan from Montreal City Center to Pierre Elliott Airport: $73
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $38
- One Way Private transfer from Montreal Airport to/ from Montreal: $84
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $170
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Montreal €34
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $66
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $283
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
- Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours: $89
- 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
- The 10 Tastings of Montreal Private Walking Food Tour : $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Montreal €20
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $272
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $208
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Exciting private city tour of Frankfurt for your group: $164
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Mainz Premium Day Trip by Boat with Sightseeing & Wildlife, F&B: $108
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
- 1 Hour Tour of Old-Montreal in Vintage Convertible Cadillac: $220
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3 Hour Montreal City Bike Tour with Wine or Beer (AM & PM): $64
- 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: $8.76
- AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise: $73
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFrankfurt €30Montreal €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Private Wine Tour Grape Escape Rhine Valley from Frankfurt: $251
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $287
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
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
- 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 Frankfurt and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Frankfurt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Montreal. The summer months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Frankfurt, it's very sunny this time of the year. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Montreal. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
In the autumn, Frankfurt is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Frankfurt in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt. In January, Frankfurt is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 1°C (34°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Frankfurt during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the spring for the activities around the city.
Frankfurt is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Frankfurt
| Frankfurt | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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