Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice 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 Venice and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Montreal?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Montreal is €195. 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 Venice and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Venice and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Montreal €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,171
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,157
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,054
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,033
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,028
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $836
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $796
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $796
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $753
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $665
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $554
- From Zagreb: Transfer to Venice: $552
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
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Montreal €34
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
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€8.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- 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
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Montreal €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $283
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $75
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $263
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $54
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $240
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $126
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $274
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $128
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $81
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)€50
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 dayVenice €24Montreal €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
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€17
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 Venice and Montreal, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Montreal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe and Montreal is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
Venice is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. Venice usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Venice usually receives less rain than Montreal. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Venice during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the autumn, Venice is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Venice in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Venice often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Montreal. Many travelers come to Venice 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 Venice. In January, Venice is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 3°C (37°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives less rain than Montreal. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Venice or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Venice as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
Venice is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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