Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Richmond?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Richmond 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 Richmond and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Richmond or Montreal?
Richmond
One of the oldest American cities, Richmond was established in 1607 by English settlers led by Captain Christopher Newport and Captain John Smith. During the Civil War it existed as the capital of the Confederacy, and today it remains the capital of the U.S. state of Virginia. There are many historic sights to see and museums to explore, as well as plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRichmond $161Montreal $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Richmond is $161, 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 Richmond and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRichmond $101Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRichmond $202Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Richmond and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Richmond 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: Richmond Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Richmond $72Montreal $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Richmond
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Richmond:
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $72
- Richmond City to Richmond Airport (RIC) - Departure Private Transfer: $38
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond city - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
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: 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
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Richmond or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Richmond 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 dayRichmond $21Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Richmond
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Richmond.
- The Carytown Food Tour in Richmond: $80
- Church Hill Food Tour in Richmond, VA: $80
- Church Hill Food Tour: $80
- Trendy Carytown Food Tour: $80
- Arts District Food Tour in Richmond: $85
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $85
- Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond: $90
- Pizza & Ice Cream Tour: $90
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.Richmond $13Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Richmond
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Richmond are as follows:
- Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Richmond: $44
- Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour: $25
- Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond: $80
- Discover Downtown Richmond Bike Tour: $125
- Guided Walking Tour of Richmond: $38
- Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: $30
- Historic Trolley Tour: $38
- Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour in Richmond: $76
- Hollywood Cemetery Tour Richmond Lore and Civil War: $24
- Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour: $30
- RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond: $187
- Richmond Downtown Walking Tour: $38
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 dayRichmond -Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Richmond
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Richmond:
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl : $34
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Drink Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl: $74
- Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket: $74
- Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA: $90
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 Richmond and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Richmond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Richmond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Richmond 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 Richmond.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Richmond Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Richmond or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Richmond. When comparing the sizes of Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Richmond as well as Montreal. The summer months attract visitors to Richmond because of the family-friendly experiences.
Richmond is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Richmond averages around 78°F (26°C) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montreal. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Richmond this time of the year. In the summer, Richmond often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Richmond gets 305 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Richmond receives a lot of rain in the summer. Richmond usually gets more rain in July than Montreal. Richmond gets 5 inches (128 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 JulyRichmond 78°F (26°C)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Richmond are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene are the main draw to Richmond this time of year.
In the autumn, Richmond is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Richmond in October average around 59°F (15°C), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Richmond. Richmond usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Richmond gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Richmond usually receives more rain than Montreal. Richmond gets 3.5 inches (90 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 OctoberRichmond 59°F (15°C)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Richmond during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Richmond 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 Richmond. In January, Richmond is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Richmond average around 36°F (2°C), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Richmond often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Richmond gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Richmond usually gets more rain in January than Montreal. Richmond gets 3.2 inches (83 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 JanuaryRichmond 36°F (2°C)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Richmond or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Richmond and Montreal.
Richmond is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Richmond averages around 58°F (14°C) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Richmond, it's very sunny this time of the year. Richmond usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Richmond gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Richmond usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montreal. Richmond gets 3 inches (75 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 AprilRichmond 58°F (14°C)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Richmond
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 inches (83 mm) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 inches (80 mm) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 58°F (14°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 78°F (26°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 inches (113 mm) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 inches (81 mm) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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