Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Myrtle Beach?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Myrtle Beach or Montreal?
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 Myrtle Beach and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Myrtle Beach or Montreal?
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular and touristy beach destinations on the South Atlantic coast. It's a popular spring break destination for college kids and there is no shortage of hotels and entertainment options along the beach front. It's also well known as a golfing destination, and it has some wonderful seafood restaurants and shopping areas. If you're looking for a natural, relaxed beach destination, Myrtle Beach is not your best option, but if you're looking for the thrills of club hopping, wonderful food options, and souvenir shopping opportunities, then Myrtle Beach is where it's at.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMyrtle Beach $173Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Myrtle Beach is $173, 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 Myrtle Beach and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMyrtle Beach $88Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMyrtle Beach $176Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Myrtle Beach and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Myrtle Beach 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: Myrtle Beach Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Myrtle Beach $24Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Myrtle Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Myrtle Beach:
- Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) to Myrtle Beach - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
- Myrtle Beach to Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Private Departure Transfer to Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR): $36
- Private Arrival Transfer from Myrtle Beach Airport MYR: $36
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 Myrtle Beach or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Myrtle Beach 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 dayMyrtle Beach $56Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Myrtle Beach
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Myrtle Beach:
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Dinner for Two$49
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Diner Breakfast for Two$21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Myrtle Beach
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Myrtle Beach.
- Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Myrtle Beach: $50
- Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach: $67
- North Dinner Cruise on a Paddle Wheel Boat: $70
- Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show: $71
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.Myrtle Beach $46Montreal $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Myrtle Beach
Here are a few typical costs in Myrtle Beach for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Mini Golf for Two$18
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Beach Chairs$15
Tours and Activities in Myrtle Beach
Here are a few actual costs in Myrtle Beach for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Huntington Beach State Park in Myrtle Beach: $69
- Day Trip to Charleston Tour #5: Bus Tour, Boone Plantation, Lunch and More: $120
- Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more: $215
- Early Myrtle Beach History and The WWII Years Trolley Tour: $40
- Friday Night Flights Local Beer Tour in Myrtle Beach: $90
- From Charleston Tour with Boone Hall & Cruise: $173
- Kayak Salt Marsh Maze Tour: $45
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience Myrtle Beach, SC: $15
- Murrells Inlet: Saltwater Marsh Shelling & Eco Tour: $32
- Murrells Inlet: Scenic Sunset Cruise: $29
- Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour: $40
- Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise Murrells Inlet: $50
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 dayMyrtle Beach $16Montreal $16
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 Myrtle Beach and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Myrtle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Myrtle Beach would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Myrtle Beach Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Myrtle Beach or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Myrtle Beach. When comparing the sizes of Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Myrtle Beach during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Myrtle Beach because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Myrtle Beach is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Myrtle Beach averages around 81°F (27°C) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Myrtle Beach. In the summer, Myrtle Beach often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 283 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 Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach usually gets more rain in July than Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 8.1 inches (207 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 JulyMyrtle Beach 81°F (27°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Myrtle Beach or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Myrtle Beach and Montreal. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Myrtle Beach this time of year.
In the autumn, Myrtle Beach is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Myrtle Beach in October average around 65°F (18°C), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In Myrtle Beach, it's very sunny this time of the year. Myrtle Beach usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Myrtle Beach gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Myrtle Beach usually receives less rain than Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 2.7 inches (68 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 OctoberMyrtle Beach 65°F (18°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Myrtle Beach or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Myrtle Beach as well as Montreal. Many travelers come to Myrtle Beach for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Myrtle Beach is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Myrtle Beach average around 45°F (7°C), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Myrtle Beach often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Myrtle Beach usually gets more rain in January than Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 3.9 inches (98 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 JanuaryMyrtle Beach 45°F (7°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Myrtle Beach or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Myrtle Beach are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Myrtle Beach in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Myrtle Beach is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Myrtle Beach averages around 62°F (17°C) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Myrtle Beach gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Myrtle Beach usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montreal. Myrtle Beach gets 2.9 inches (73 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 AprilMyrtle Beach 62°F (17°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Myrtle Beach
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 inches (113 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 77°F (25°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 inches (207 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 inches (176 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 75°F (24°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 inches (92 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.