Daily Budget Ranges
Montreal offers excellent value for travelers, with daily budgets ranging from $60–90 CAD for budget-conscious visitors to $150–250 CAD for mid-range comfort. A tight budget means hostels, street food, and free attractions; mid-range travelers can enjoy decent hotels, restaurant meals, and paid activities without constant penny-pinching. Luxury travelers should budget $300+ CAD daily for upscale dining and five-star accommodations.
Accommodation & Food
Hostel dorms run $25–40 CAD per night, while budget hotels in neighborhoods like Plateau Mont-Royal or the Marais cost $80–120 CAD. Mid-range hotels average $120–200 CAD. For eating, bagels and sandwiches from local spots like St-Viateur Bagel cost $8–12 CAD, while casual restaurant meals range $12–20 CAD. Sit-down dining averages $18–35 CAD per person. Groceries from depanneurs (corner stores) offer decent deals for self-catering.
Transport & Activities
A three-day transit pass costs $27 CAD, making it excellent value for exploring via the Metro and buses. Single fares are $3.50 CAD. Many top attractions are walkable or free: explore Old Montreal, the Jean-Talon Market, and Mount Royal Park at no cost. Paid activities like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ($20 CAD) or the Biodome ($24 CAD) are reasonably priced. Taxis and Uber runs typically cost $12–18 CAD across the city center.