Montreal travel guide
Montreal Tourism | Montreal Guide
You're Going to Love Montreal
With a population of 1,60 million, Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, Canada by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Montreal has to offer.
Where to Eat in Montreal
Ville-Marie is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Montreal. These include popular favourites such as Le Muscadin (443 Saint-Vincent St), Bonaparte (443 rue St-Francois-Xavier) and Le Club Chasse et Peche (423 Saint-Claude). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasserie T! Montréal Quartier des Spectacles (1425 Rue Jeanne Mance) and Moishes (3961, Boulevard St-Laurent) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Barley (2613 Notre-Dame St) and Maestro SVP (3615 St. Laurent Blvd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Montreal.
When to visit Montreal
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montreal in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 111 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Montreal, with an average rainfall of 64 mm.
How to Get to Montreal
Plane
Montreal is served by 2 airports: Montreal St Hubert (YHU) and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL). The closest to the city centre of Montreal is Montreal St Hubert, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, 15 km from the centre of Montreal. The shortest flight to Montreal from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 30m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Montreal, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Montreal to Lévis takes 2h 25m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 2h 39m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Montreal Central is the busiest station in Montreal. Another popular train station is Montreal Saint-Lambert, located 4 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montreal, including Trailways, Megabus and FlixBus. From Ottawa, the bus ride to Montreal takes 185 km and will cost you around AED 176. From Québec City, the ticket costs about AED 419 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Montreal Bus, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Montreal. Montreal Kirkland is also a commonly used station, and is 23 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Montreal
Where to stay in Montreal
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Montreal to great affordable options like the Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Airport, Montreal offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,349 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Auberge Saintlo Montréal Hostel and Auberge du Plateau. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Montreal, with prices from AED 213 to AED 1,860 per night. Ville-Marie is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Montreal are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montreal
Most booked hotels in Montreal
Hiring a car in Montreal
Hiring a car in Montreal costs AED 311 per day, on average, or AED 2,795 if you want to hire it for 9 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Montreal is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 635 Av. Edward Vii, which is 14 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 4.96 per litre in Montreal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 59.50 and AED 79.33. The most frequently booked car type in Montreal is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Montreal
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
AED 179/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
AED 181/day