For most North Americans, Montreal feels like a familiar trip to Europe. The city is attractive and the French influence is impossible to miss.
There are plenty of free and cheap attractions, including walking through the wonderful Old City, and most of the main highlights are relatively affordable as well.
| Population | 1,600,000 |
| Area | 3,600,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-5 |
| Currency | Canadian dollar |
Montreal is actually a bit cheaper than some other large Canadian cities, and the food and drinks are among the best. The city has loads of little independent places that offer deals, so you don’t have to give in and go to chain restaurants. The French influence helps make the cuisine a real treat. Make sure you try a bagel and some poutine.
| Budget breakfast | French-style bread-based breakfasts are common in Montreal, though other options exist. | $4.78 - $8.09 |
| Budget lunch | There are plenty of good non-chain casual and fast-food places that offer good value in Montreal. | $6.62 - $10.29 |
| Budget dinner | A proper sit-down dinner will usually be great, but rarely too cheap. | $9.93 - $14.71 |
| Beer (pint) | The large Canadian lagers are often on good specials at pubs. Nightclubs will charge more. | $5.51 - $7.35 |
| Poutine | This classic Montreal dish of fries topped with gravy and cheese curds (and often much more) can be a cheap meal or a great drunken snack. | $4.04 - $7.35 |
| Month | High F | Low F | PRECIP (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 7 | 2.8 |
| February | 25 | 10 | 2.6 |
| March | 36 | 21 | 2.8 |
| April | 51 | 35 | 2.9 |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.7 |
| June | 75 | 56 | 3.3 |
| July | 79 | 61 | 3.4 |
| August | 77 | 59 | 3.6 |
| September | 68 | 50 | 3.3 |
| October | 55 | 39 | 3.0 |
| November | 42 | 29 | 3.5 |
| December | 28 | 13 | 3.4 |
Montreal usually has pleasant summers, although the humidity can get a bit stifling on the worst days. Spring and autumn can be nice enough, though temperatures even through the day can be hard to predict. The winters are usually bitter cold for extended periods, making the underground city very handy.
| 21 Mar | 6:56am | 7:08pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:06am | 8:47pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:40am | 6:54pm |
| 21 Dec | 7:31am | 4:14pm |
Montreal hotels typically have a high season from May through October, with June and July being the peak months due to the abundance of festivals then. During the other peak months it’s sometimes possible to get good deals on weekends at the fancier hotels. From November through April things are cheaper and great deals are common.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 33.82 - 47.79 |
| 42.65 - 99.26 |
| 51.47 - 187.50 |
| 95.59 - 232.35 |
| 345.59 - 391.18 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 18.38 - 30.88 |