Which place is cheaper, Vernon or Montreal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montreal or Vernon?
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 Montreal and Vernon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Montreal or Vernon?
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.
Vernon
Vernon is located in British Columbia, Canada. It's in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior and dates back to 1892. The city has a population of about 40,000 and the Greater Vernon area has a population of about 58,584. It's the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. In many ways Vernon feels like most other towns around North America, but if you find yourself here with some time to spare, you can find a handful of activities that will help you see it's unique personality and interesting qualities. The town is most popular for its lakes and beaches during the summer monts, and its skiing and hockey during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, The Best Camping Tours in Canada, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontreal $209Vernon $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Montreal is $209, while the average daily cost in Vernon is $31. 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 Montreal and Vernon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontreal $131Vernon $4.82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontreal $262Vernon $9.64
Compare Hotels in Montreal and Vernon
Looking for a hotel in Montreal or Vernon? 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 and Vernon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montreal $20Vernon -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private Transfer from Montreal city to Montreal Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- One Way Private transfer from Montreal Airport to/ from Montreal: $84
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Montreal or Vernon?
Prices for flights to both Vernon 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMontreal $36Vernon $25
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: $104
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $130
- 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: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montreal $21Vernon -
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: $8.73
- 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
- Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontreal $16Vernon $13
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 Montreal and Vernon, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Vernon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vernon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vernon 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 Vernon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montreal Expensive? and Is Vernon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montreal or Vernon?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Vernon. When comparing the sizes of Montreal and Vernon, 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 Montreal or Vernon?
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 Montreal or Vernon in the Summer?
Both Vernon and Montreal during the summer are popular places to visit.
Montreal is cooler than Vernon in the summer. The daily temperature in Montreal averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Vernon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Montreal usually gets more rain in July than Vernon. Montreal gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontreal 21°C (69°F)Vernon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Montreal or Vernon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Montreal and Vernon.
In the autumn, Montreal is cooler than Vernon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montreal in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Vernon averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In October, Montreal usually receives more rain than Vernon. Montreal gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontreal 8°C (47°F)Vernon 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Montreal or Vernon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Montreal as well as Vernon.
Vernon can be very cold during winter. Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Montreal is generally much colder than Vernon. Daily temperatures in Montreal average around -10°C (14°F), and Vernon fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Montreal usually gets more rain in January than Vernon. Montreal gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontreal -10°C (14°F)Vernon -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Montreal or Vernon in the Spring?
Both Vernon and Montreal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Montreal is much colder than Vernon in the spring. The daily temperature in Montreal averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Vernon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In April, Montreal usually receives more rain than Vernon. Montreal gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vernon receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontreal 6°C (43°F)Vernon 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Vernon and Montreal
| Montreal | Vernon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 33 mm (1.3 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.