Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Warsaw or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Warsaw and Montreal can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Warsaw or Montreal?
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
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 Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWarsaw $94Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $94, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Warsaw and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWarsaw $52Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWarsaw $104Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Warsaw and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Warsaw 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: Warsaw Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Warsaw $4.68Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- from Warsaw to Krakow private transfer: $498
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $448
- Private Full-Day Tour of Warsaw with Tickets and Transfers: $294
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Wroclaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $262
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow, Private driver service: $251
- Chopin Airport One–Way Limousine Transfer: $249
- Warsaw City/Airport Okecie: Private Transfer from/to Krakow: $249
- Private Transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with 2h of Sightseeing: $247
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $212
- Modlin-Warsaw WMI Airport Round-Trip Transfer: $197
- Private transfer from Warszawa to Krakow: $191
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 Warsaw or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Warsaw 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 dayWarsaw $27Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$13
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Lunch for Two$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $19
- Breakfast Market Food Tour in Warsaw: $56
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $93
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $95
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $110
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
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$9.04
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.Warsaw $7.02Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- 1-day tour from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny : $229
- 2 Hour Super Segway City Tour of Warsaw: $67
- 2-Hour Breakfast Experience in a Home from Warsaw: $49
- 3 Hour VIP Warsaw Guided City Tour: $207
- 3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw: $38
- 5-Hour Private Walking Night Tour in Warsaw: $63
- 6 Hour Private Car Tour to Treblinka With Hotel Pickup: $307
- Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $76
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Chopin's Warsaw - guided tour in a minivan with evening piano concert: $67
- Chopin’s Warsaw - City tour in the footsteps of Frédéric Chopin: $69
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)$54
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 dayWarsaw $10Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $177
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 Warsaw and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Warsaw 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 Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Warsaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Warsaw Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Warsaw or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Warsaw are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Warsaw in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Warsaw is generally cooler than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Warsaw average around 19°C (65°F), 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 Warsaw. Warsaw usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Warsaw gets 353 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Warsaw usually receives less rain than Montreal. Warsaw gets 67 mm (2.6 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 JulyWarsaw 19°C (65°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Warsaw during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Warsaw for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Warsaw is a little warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around 9°C (49°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Warsaw often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Warsaw gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Warsaw usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Warsaw gets 38 mm (1.5 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 OctoberWarsaw 9°C (49°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Warsaw and Montreal. The winter months attract visitors to Warsaw because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. The weather in Warsaw can be very cold. In the winter, Warsaw is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Warsaw in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F).
Warsaw usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Warsaw gets 35 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Warsaw usually receives less rain than Montreal. Warsaw gets 22 mm (0.9 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 JanuaryWarsaw -3°C (27°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Warsaw as well as Montreal. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
In April, Warsaw is generally a little warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Warsaw average around 9°C (47°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Warsaw this time of the year. In the spring, Warsaw often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Warsaw gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Warsaw usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Warsaw gets 32 mm (1.3 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 AprilWarsaw 9°C (47°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Warsaw
| Warsaw | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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