Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Glasgow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Glasgow or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Glasgow or Montreal, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Glasgow or Montreal?
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGlasgow £144Montreal £168
The average daily cost (per person) in Glasgow is £144, while the average daily cost in Montreal is £168. 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 Glasgow and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGlasgow £74Montreal £106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGlasgow £148Montreal £212
Compare Hotels in Glasgow and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Glasgow 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: Glasgow Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Glasgow £27Montreal £16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Day Trip to Edinburgh with Transfers: $840
- Glasgow to Inverness Direct transfer: $784
- Airport and Glasgow Centre Private Transfer to Oban: $314
- Executive transfer Glasgow/Edinburgh: $276
- Glasgow to Gleneagles Luxury Car Transfer: $242
- Private One Way Transfer Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh City Centre: $222
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Edinburgh: $214
- Roundtrip Transfer Glasgow Airport(GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort: $208
- Glasgow to Stirling Luxury Car Transfer: $203
- Private 1-Way/Roundtrip Transfer to Glasgow Airport: $173
- Glasgow Airport to Lecht Ski Resort - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $154
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Van: $145
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 Van: $170
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer 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
- One Way Private transfer from Montreal Airport to/ from Montreal: $84
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Glasgow or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Glasgow 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 dayGlasgow £45Montreal £29
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market£1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $146
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£7.22
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.Glasgow £22Montreal £17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)£12
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Two Bike Rental£34
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- 1.5hr Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead: $68
- 2 Hour Football Walking Tour in Glasgow : $25
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Glasgow: $261
- 3 Day Outlander Tour: $255
- 3 Hours Private City Glasgow Walking Tour: $273
- 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour: $285
- Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package: $53
- City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Discover Glasgow's Finest - Private Walking Tour: $516
- Discover Glasgow's Imperial Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour: $1,129
- From Glasgow, Edinburgh: Outlander Private Tour: $1,035
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)£43
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 dayGlasgow £15Montreal £13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine£12
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie£3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $23
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery: $25
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $44
- Glasgow Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $70
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $75
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $125
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $187
- Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Distillery Visit: $188
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $459
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£15
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 Glasgow and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Glasgow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Glasgow 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 Glasgow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Glasgow 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 Glasgow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Glasgow Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Glasgow or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Glasgow are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Glasgow for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Glasgow is cooler than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Glasgow averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Glasgow gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Glasgow usually receives more rain than Montreal. Glasgow gets 99 mm (3.9 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 JulyGlasgow 15°C (59°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Glasgow during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Glasgow because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Glasgow is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Glasgow in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Glasgow gets 69 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 Glasgow. Glasgow usually gets more rain in October than Montreal. Glasgow gets 163 mm (6.4 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 OctoberGlasgow 10°C (49°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Glasgow and Montreal. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. It's quite cold in Glasgow in the winter. In January, Glasgow is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Glasgow average around 3°C (38°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Glasgow gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
Glasgow gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Glasgow usually receives more rain than Montreal. Glasgow gets 165 mm (6.5 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 JanuaryGlasgow 3°C (38°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Glasgow as well as Montreal. Many travelers come to Glasgow for the activities around the city.
Glasgow is a little warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Glasgow averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Glasgow gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Glasgow usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Montreal. Glasgow gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilGlasgow 7°C (45°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Glasgow
| Glasgow | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | -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.