Should you visit Montreal or Jasper National Park?
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 Montreal and Jasper National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Jasper National Park
An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jasper National Park, located in Canada's Alberta Province, is one of a few national and provincial parks that showcase the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Which city is cheaper, Jasper National Park or Montreal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Montreal is $182, while the average daily cost in Jasper National Park is $73. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Montreal and Jasper National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $226 in Montreal For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
A hotel room in Jasper National Park is about $80 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
Food in Montreal costs travelers about $32 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
Food in Jasper National Park costs travelers about $21 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Montreal $32
Jasper National Park $21
Typical Food prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Mile End Food Tour:
$65
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Montreal:
$72
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Old Montreal Food Tour:
$79
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Beyond the Market Food Tour in Montreal:
$80
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Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour:
$98
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Montreal Food Tour with Electric Scooter:
$123
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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with music:
$134
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Secret Food Tours Montreal w/ Private Tour Option:
$156
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authentic thai private cooking Class:
$289
Local Transportation
Montreal's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $18 per person, per day on transportation in Montreal.
The cost of a taxi ride in Jasper National Park is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $17 per person, per day, on local transportation in Jasper National Park.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Departure Private Transfer from Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car:
$117
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Departure Private Transfer from Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van:
$150
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Departure Private Transfers : Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV:
$150
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Mont tremblant Private transfer:
$290
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Montreal Airport Transfers : Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car:
$117
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Montreal Airport Transfers : Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van:
$158
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Montreal hotel or port to Montréal Airport (YUL) - Departure Private Transfer:
$66
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Private Airport Transfer: from Montreal to Montréal-Trudeau Int. Airport (YUL):
$43
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Private Arrival Transfer from Montreal Airport YUL:
$44
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Private Departure Transfer Montreal Downtown or Nun's Island to Montreal YUL Apt:
$60
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Private Departure Transfer from Montreal City Center to Montréal Airport (YUL):
$60
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Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL:
$38
Typical Local Transportation prices in Jasper National Park
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jasper National Park are as follows:
Is it cheaper to fly into Montreal or Jasper National Park?
Prices for flights to both Jasper National Park and Montreal 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Montreal can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $19 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Jasper National Park typically cost an average of $6.86 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Montreal $19
Jasper National Park $6.86
Typical Entertainment prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
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Mile End meets Outremont: An audio tour exploring this electric urban space:
$5.00
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Virtual Tour Christmas Ghost Stories from Montreal:
$12
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Montreal Zipline Adventure:
$12
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Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal:
$17
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History Walking Tour of Old Montreal:
$19
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Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal:
$20
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Montreal Shore Excursion: Walking Tour of Old Montreal:
$20
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Old Montreal interactive city tour, at your own pace.:
$20
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour:
$20
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Tournée des bars hanté:
$20
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The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour:
$24
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Mont-Tremblant 1 Day Tour:
$25
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Montreal, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $14.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Jasper National Park may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $10 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
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Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl:
$20
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Small-Group Quebec Wine Tour from Montreal:
$92
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montreal and Jasper National Park, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Jasper National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jasper National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jasper 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 Jasper National Park.
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