Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Montreal. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Montreal?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Montreal €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $645
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $517
- Private Transfer: Vilnius to Klaipeda or Klaipeda to Vilnius via Trakai Castle: $241
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
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 Vilnius or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Montreal €34
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Montreal €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- “Ghostly Tales of Vilnius” Walking Tour: $86
- "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour: $171
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $108
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $387
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Bachelorette Party Adventure's Organization: $34
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $32
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $208
- Discover Vilnius Tour: $269
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $215
- Explore Old Town and Uzupis Guided Walking Tour: $77
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.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Montreal €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Vilnius.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Montreal. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vilnius is cooler than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Montreal averages at about 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 Vilnius this time of the year. In the summer, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vilnius is generally around the same temperature as Montreal. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Montreal. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Vilnius during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Montreal can be very cold. Vilnius can be very cold during winter. Vilnius is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Montreal. The spring months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vilnius is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during spring. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Montreal. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 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.