Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Negril?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Negril 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 Negril 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: Negril or Montreal?
Negril
Negril is a town in western Jamaica known for its miles of white sand beaches and cliffs. It is certainly one of the more laid back towns on the island yet still attracts a lot of tourists. The hotels are as close to the water as you can get, and the sand gets whiter and whiter the further away from populated areas you get. The water is unbelievably clear and warm in Negril!
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 Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Montreal $235
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $235. 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 Negril and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Negril and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Negril 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: Negril Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Montreal $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Negril
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Negril:
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Taxi From Airport$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kingston to North Coast Tour with Private Transfer: $228
- Private Airport Transfer Montego Bay and Negril: $200
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $200
- Private Airport Transfer Royalton Negril: $200
- Private Transfers-Negril and Runaway Bay hotels(Round Trip): $180
- Private Transfer from Jamaica (MBJ) Airport to Negril: $174
- Luxury Grand Palladium Transfer: $144
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Negril hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers to Negril Hotels: $134
- Private Airport transfer to/from all hotels in Negril round trip: $130
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril/Westmoreland Hotel: $123
- Club Kingston VIP Lounge & Fast Track with Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $112
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Montreal International Airport to Quebec City: $995
- Private Transfer Montreal International Airport to Ottawa: $703
- Private Transfer To Quebec From Montreal YUL Airport: $394
- Private Transfer To Montreal YUL Airport From Mont-Tremblant: $232
- Private Transfer To Ottawa From YUL Airport: $229
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $222
- Private Transfer To Mont-Tremblant From Montreal YUL Airport: $215
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport to Ottawa: $212
- Private Airport Transfer In/Out of Montreal: $200
- Transfer Montreal International Airport to Downtown Montreal: $187
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $186
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Negril 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 dayNegril $38Montreal $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner in the Sky Jamaica Round Trip Taxi & Guide only: $42
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $80
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
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$8.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option: $61
- Jean-Talon & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tasting: $77
- Jean-Talon Market Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour: $78
- Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $81
- Mile End District Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $81
- Montreal Cooking Class - Learn to make Dim Sums: $84
- Guided Happy Hour Brew Tour in Montreal with Dinner: $84
- Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings: $88
- Montreal Mile End or Jean Talon Market Food Tour with 8 Tastings: $88
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $114
- Cooking Class & Lunch with Michelin-Trained Chef: $128
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Montreal $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Negril
For Negril, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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2 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise : $60
- ATV's, Shopping, Seven Mile Beach,Catamaran Cruise to Ricks Cafe : $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour: $113
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril: $232
- Appleton and Y.S Falls Tour from Negril Hotels: $261
- Bamboo Rafting and Rick Cafe Negril Private Tour: $156
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Benta River & Falls Private Tour From Montego Bay/Negril: $150
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Guided Tour with Lunch & Admission from Negril: $145
- Black River Safari and YS Falls Tour from Negril: $232
- Blue Hole Secret Falls and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $134
- Boat tour: $117
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)$53
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- Experience Montréal Axe Throwing Adventure: $29
- The Ultimate Montreal Boat Tour – Fall Colors Apéro Edition : $23
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $24
- 1-Hour Jet Ski Guided Tour – Explore Montreal Waterways in Style!: $139
- 1h-Relaxing day or sunset cruise in Montreal: $127
- 1hr Sunset Boat tour on the St Lawrence River Old Port Montreal: $23
- 3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls: $300
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3 Hour Montreal City Bike Tour with Wine or Beer (AM & PM): $67
- A Walking Tour of Old Montreal: $25
- AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise: $75
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Negril
Also in Negril, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl: $26
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 Pub Crawl: $24
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $24
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $41
- Guided Pub Crawl of the City's Skyline Bars: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Negril much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands 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 Negril would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Negril 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 Negril.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 1090 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril 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 Negril or Montreal?
Montreal has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Negril experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Negril or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Montreal in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Negril is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Negril in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during summer. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In July, Negril usually receives more rain than Montreal. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 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 JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Negril or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Negril during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Montreal for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In October, Negril is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the autumn, Negril often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in October than Montreal. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 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 OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Negril or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Montreal because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Montreal can be very cold. Negril is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Negril usually receives less rain than Montreal. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Negril or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Negril as well as Montreal. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Montreal this time of year.
In the spring, Negril is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Negril in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the spring, Negril often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Negril receives a lot of rain in the spring. Negril usually gets more rain in April than Montreal. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 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 AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 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.