Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Oahu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oahu or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oahu or Montreal, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Oahu or Montreal?
Oahu
Hawaii is the epitome of paradise, and at the heart of paradise is the island of O'ahu (or Oahu). While it's only the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, O'ahu, or "the gathering place," is the most populous in the state with approximately 976,000 people calling O'ahu home, many of which live in the capital city of Honolulu.
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 dayOahu $333Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Oahu is $333, 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 Oahu and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOahu $237Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOahu $474Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Oahu and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Oahu 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: Oahu Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oahu $21Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oahu
Also for Oahu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Transfer Between Ko Olina and Honolulu Airport, Vice Versa: $240
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to North Shore : $203
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Pupukea: $203
- Honolulu Airport & Ko Olina Hotels Private Transfer by Passenger Van(14 ppl): $170
- Private Transfer from Beach Resorts to Honolulu Airport HNL by Executive Sedan: $157
- Private Transfer Waikiki to Honolulu Airport HNL by Executive SUV: $148
- Full-Day Island Highlights Tour with Transfer: $136
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Ko Olina: $127
- Private Transfer: Honolulu to Honolulu Airport HNL in Sedan Car: $108
- Honolulu Harbor Cruise Terminal Transfer: $105
- Ko Olina or Kapolei to Airport Private Transfer: $100
- Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers: $98
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 Oahu or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Oahu 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 dayOahu $52Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oahu
For Oahu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $97
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $106
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $125
- Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $129
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower: $129
- Hawaii Semisub Classic Friday Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $170
- Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu: $179
- Germaine's Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner: $191
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz: $225
- Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $250
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.Oahu $27Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Oahu
For Oahu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Tour de Honolulu" Foodie Bike Tour: $189
- New Year’s Eve Midnight Cruise: $246
- 1.5 -Hour Guided Whale and Marine Life Tour: $89
- 18 Minutes PRIVATE Helicopter Tour in Honolulu: $248
- 2-Hour Private Botanical Facial with Hand Dip Experience: $175
- 3 Hour Waikiki Waterslide, Snorkel and Wild Life Cruise: $109
- 3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure : $87
- 30 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu: $284
- 4 Hour Guided Scuba Diving Adventures in Waikiki: $249
- 5:00PM Sunset Cruise & Whale Watch from Oahu (Wahine Koa): $57
- ATV Adventure in Hawaii by Da Mongoose EzRaider: $139
- Afternoon Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise: $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.
- 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 dayOahu $6.47Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Oahu
Also in Oahu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whiskey Tour - Koʻolau Distillery - Kailua, Hawai'i 96734: $25
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki: $45
- Waikiki History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
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 Oahu and Montreal, we can see that Oahu 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 Oahu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oahu 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 Oahu Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Oahu 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 Oahu or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Oahu and Montreal. Most visitors come to Oahu for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Oahu is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Oahu in July average around 81°F (27°C), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Oahu, it's very sunny this time of the year. Oahu usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Oahu gets 303 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Oahu usually receives less rain than Montreal. Oahu gets 0.6 inches (15 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 JulyOahu 81°F (27°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Oahu or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Oahu as well as Montreal. The autumn months attract visitors to Oahu because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Oahu is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Oahu average around 80°F (26°C), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oahu this time of the year. In the autumn, Oahu often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Oahu gets 246 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Oahu usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Oahu gets 2.1 inches (54 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 OctoberOahu 80°F (26°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Oahu or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Oahu are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Oahu this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. Oahu is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Oahu averages around 73°F (23°C) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oahu. Oahu usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Oahu gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Oahu usually receives more rain than Montreal. Oahu gets 3.9 inches (99 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 JanuaryOahu 73°F (23°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Oahu or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Oahu during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Oahu for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Oahu is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Oahu in April average around 76°F (24°C), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Oahu. In the spring, Oahu often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Oahu gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Oahu usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Oahu gets 1.7 inches (42 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 AprilOahu 76°F (24°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Oahu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 inches (11 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 inches (19 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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