Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Montreal?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, 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 Vienna and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Montreal €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $936
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $936
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $928
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $743
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $640
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $635
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $592
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $515
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $447
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with Stop in Cesky Krumlov: $295
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 Vienna or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Vienna 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 dayVienna €33Montreal €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
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.Vienna €38Montreal €20
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Concert show and museum ticket in House of Strauss: $71
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $139
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $322
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $210
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $252
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
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 dayVienna €17Montreal €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
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 Vienna and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Vienna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna 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 Vienna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vienna 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 Vienna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Montreal. Most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Vienna is around the same temperature as Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), 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 Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives less rain than Montreal. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Montreal. The autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vienna is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Vienna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Vienna 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 Vienna this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. Vienna is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives less rain than Montreal. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vienna is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -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.