Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Newport?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Newport 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 Newport and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Newport or Montreal?
Newport
Established in colonial times as one of the most important ports of Rhode Island, Newport has since transformed into a historic seaside city and resort town for many summer visitors. It has one of the highest concentrations of colonial homes in the nation in the downtown Newport Historic District, and is perhaps most known for the famous Newport Mansions. The area is also home to Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center. With its rich history, culture, and prime location overlooking the ocean, Newport has been host to many seaside events like the America's Cup sailing regatta as well as the Newport Folk Festival.
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 dayNewport $159Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Newport is $159, 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 Newport and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNewport $92Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNewport $184Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Newport and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Newport 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: Newport Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Newport $36Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newport
Also for Newport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Newport Port to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) : $88
- Private Transfer from Newport Cruise Port to Boston city hotels: $88
- Private Transfer from Newport Port to Providence city Hotels: $61
- Private Transfer from Newport Port to Providence Airport (PVD): $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Newport or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Newport 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 dayNewport $45Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Newport
For Newport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Newport Neighborhood Food Tour: $89
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.Newport $17Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Newport
For Newport, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour: $27
- Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI: $38
- Discover Newport's Grandeur: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour: $30
- Evening Voyage with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI: $45
- Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour: $225
- Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport: $42
- Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI: $38
- Morning Mimosa Sightseeing Sail on Schooner Madeleine in Newport: $45
- Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat: $45
- Newport Beach Private Tour & Whale Watching Cruise: $395
- Newport Cliff Walk & Ocean Drive Self-Guided Tours Bundle: $14
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.
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing in Montreal: $79
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
- Awesome Curling Experience : $82
- Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame: $211
- Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio: $54
- Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal: $24
- City tour; afternoon in Montreal: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNewport $14Montreal $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 Newport and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Newport much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Newport would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Newport 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 Newport.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Newport Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Newport or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Newport. When comparing the sizes of Newport 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 Newport or Montreal?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Newport or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Newport and Montreal. The summer months attract visitors to Newport because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Newport is around the same temperature as Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Newport averages around 73°F (23°C) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Newport, it's very sunny this time of the year. Newport usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during summer. Newport gets 293 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Newport usually receives less rain than Montreal. Newport gets 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNewport 73°F (23°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Newport or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Newport as well as Montreal. The shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Newport this time of year.
In the autumn, Newport is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Newport in October average around 53°F (12°C), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Newport this time of the year. In the autumn, Newport often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Newport gets 211 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Newport usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Montreal. Newport gets 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNewport 53°F (12°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Newport or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Newport are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Newport for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Newport. In January, Newport is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Newport average around 28°F (-2°C), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Newport usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Newport gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Newport usually receives more rain than Montreal. Newport gets 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNewport 28°F (-2°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Newport or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Newport during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Newport in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Newport is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Newport averages around 48°F (9°C) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Newport. In the spring, Newport often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Newport gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Newport usually gets more rain in April than Montreal. Newport gets 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNewport 48°F (9°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Newport
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 38°F (3°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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