Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Maui?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Maui or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Maui or Montreal? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Maui or Montreal?
Maui
Who hasn't spent at least one Monday morning fantasizing about holding a mai tai on a Hawaiian beach? A trip to Maui may be just what we all have in mind, but it's so much more than a drink on a sandy towel.
At over 700 square miles, the island of Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands with a small population of just over 140,000 people. The island enjoys approximately two seasons a year with a mild climate just about everywhere. Rough living, right?
Voted "Best Island in the World" by many in the travel industry, Maui is the center for whale watching, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, and the home of a large and lush rainforest.
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 in United States of America, The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaui $275Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Maui is $275, 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 Maui and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaui $141Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaui $282Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Maui and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Maui 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: Maui Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Maui $62Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maui
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maui:
- Private Customizable Road to Hana Tour with Transfer: $500
- Private Customizable Island Tour with Transfer: $500
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
- Private transfer: Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kahului: $99
- Private transfer: Kahului to Kahului Airport (OGG): $99
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- Maui to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Kahului Airport(OGG): $80
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Maui city hotels: $80
- Private Transfer from Maui City Hotels to Lahaina Cruise Port: $80
- Private Departure Transfer to Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer from Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $31
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
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Maui or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Maui 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 dayMaui $94Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maui
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maui.
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver: $120
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise Aboard Calypso: $130
- Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Prime Rib or Mahi Mahi Dinner Cruise : $140
- Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach: $154
- South Gilligans' Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks: $166
- Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Lahaina for 2 People: $170
- Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience - Ma'alaea: $170
- Maui Sunset Luau Dinner Cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor aboard Pride of Maui: $187
- Haleakala's Best Sunset Tour with Dinner: $210
- Wailele Luau Including Fire and Knife Performance plus Dinner: $219
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.Maui $38Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Maui
Here are a few actual costs in Maui for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Upcountry Farm Tour on Maui : $300
- Sunset Tour to Haleakalā National Park from Paia : $189
- 1pm Haleakala Guided Downhill Tour: $149
- 2 hour Maalaea Luxury Powerboat Sunset Cruise Exclusive 6 Guests: $283
- 2hr Koa Kai Sunset Whale Watch Adventure: $149
- 3 Hours Guided Koa Kai Snorkel Adventure & Sunset Combo: $83
- 4 Dual-Zipline Mountain Adventure ~ Maui: $200
- 4-HR Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkeling Experience: $180
- 4-Hour Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Tour from Lahaina: $205
- 7-Line Maui Zipline Tour on the North Shore: $149
- Afternoon Adventure Snorkel from Ka'anapali: $169
- All Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle: $40
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.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.28
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.49
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.56
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- 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
- Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaui $41Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Maui
Also in Maui, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Goat Farm, Distillery, & Glass-Blowing Tour w/ Tasting: $224
- Maui Tour : Iao Valley, Hawaiian Distillery and Lavender Farm Tour: $300
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 Maui and Montreal, we can see that Maui is more expensive. And not only is Montreal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montreal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montreal 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 Maui would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maui than you might in Montreal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maui Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Maui 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 Maui or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Maui during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Maui this time of year.
In the summer, Maui is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Maui in July average around 79°F (26°C), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Maui. In the summer, Maui often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Maui gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Maui usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Maui gets 0.4 inches (10 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMaui 79°F (26°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Maui or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Maui and Montreal. Many travelers come to Maui for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Maui is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Maui average around 78°F (26°C), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Maui, it's very sunny this time of the year. Maui usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Maui gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Maui usually receives less rain than Montreal. Maui gets 1.2 inches (31 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMaui 78°F (26°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Maui or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Maui as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Maui in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Montreal can be very cold during winter. Maui is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Maui averages around 72°F (22°C) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maui this time of the year. In the winter, Maui often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Maui gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Maui receives a lot of rain in the winter. Maui usually gets more rain in January than Montreal. Maui gets 4.1 inches (105 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMaui 72°F (22°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Maui or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Maui are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Maui for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Maui is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Maui in April average around 74°F (24°C), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Maui. Maui usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Maui gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Maui usually receives less rain than Montreal. Maui gets 1.8 inches (47 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMaui 74°F (24°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Maui
| Maui | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 inches (47 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 inches (20 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (13 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (9 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 inches (83 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.