Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Montreal can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Montreal?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Kyoto and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $572
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $296
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $109
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
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $170
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $46
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Japanese Cooking Class: $61
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $63
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
- Kyoto near Fushimiinari : Wagashi(Japanese sweets)Cooking Class : $66
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$9.04
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.Kyoto $13Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Walking Historic Gion Tour in Kyoto Geisha Spotting Area: $300
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $151
- 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $171
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $39
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $588
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $66
- 2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan: $120
- 2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private: $131
- 3 Hour Private Bar Hopping Experience at Kyoto City: $39
- 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $86
- 3-Hour Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in Fushimi Kyoto: $107
- 4 hours private tour of Kyoto: $165
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)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.76
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $438
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
- 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 Kyoto and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto 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 Kyoto or Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kyoto or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Kyoto during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Kyoto is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kyoto in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in July than Montreal. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Montreal. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Kyoto is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 18°C (64°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Kyoto usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Montreal. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Montreal. The winter months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. The weather in Kyoto can be very cold. Kyoto is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Kyoto often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Kyoto usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
In the spring, Kyoto is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kyoto in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Kyoto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during spring. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In April, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Montreal. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Kyoto
| Kyoto | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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