Is Montpellier Expensive?

Is Montpellier expensive to visit?

Montpellier is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $128. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Urbino and Messina.



Montpelllier, France

How expensive is Montpellier?

The average cost of traveling to Montpellier can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $128 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Montpellier here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Montpellier?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Montpellier will cost around $384 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $769.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Montpellier?

On average, a one week trip to Montpellier costs about $897 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,794.

Is it expensive to backpack in Montpellier?

Montpellier is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $35 per night. (See hostel prices in Montpellier here.) Keep in mind that you'll find a wide range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $40 and the cheapest around $32 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Montpellier.

  • $32 for a dorm bed at Le Maje Hostel
  • $32 for a dorm bed at Eklo Montpellier

Are hotels expensive in Montpellier?

From our analysis of hotel prices in Montpellier, we can see that they are very affordable in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $78. The area hosts around [5_STAR_COUNT] five-star hotels, averaging [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $73 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $68 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Montpellier
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
4 stars 14 $97
3 stars 28 $73
2 stars 16 $68
1 star 11 $80

3 Rue du Clos Rene, Montpellier
Overall Rating 8.5
1 avenue du Pont Juvenal (angle du 1 Rue cite Benoit), Montpellier
Overall Rating 8.8

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Montpellier?

Activities and things to do in Montpellier can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $13 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $34.


Name Price
The Montpellier Zoo Free
Planet Ocean €19.50
Place de la Comédie Free
Montpellier Cathedral Free
Musée Fabre €9

    • Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
    • Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $270
    • CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
    • Saint-Guilhem village and cave day tour : $142
    • Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup: $107
    • Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier: $95
    • Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Sète: $240
    • Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80

    Is food expensive in Montpellier?

    Food in Montpellier can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $34 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $46. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    • Montpellier Food Tour: $93
    • Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
    • From Montpellier: Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $91
    • Montpellier: Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $82
    • Cooking workshop: $105
    • Montpellier: Fusion Food Cooking Class: $426

    Is transportation expensive in Montpellier?

    Exploring local transportation in Montpellier shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $28 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $33. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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