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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

3 days in Montreal

French flair, festivals and a great food scene. Here's how to spend 3 days in Montreal: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Montreal trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Montreal itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
CBF-FM~$5
CBF-FM is a French-language radio station licensed to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
12:30
Mount Royal Funicular Railway
The Mount Royal Funicular Railway, also known as the Mountain Park Funicular Railway and the Mount Royal Elevator, was a funicular railway serving Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Que
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
CBM-FM~$5
CBM-FM is a public non-commercial radio station in Montreal, Quebec. It carries the English-language CBC Music network.
12:30
Mount Royal Cross
The Mount Royal Cross is a monument on top of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It stands at the northeastern peak of the mountain and overlooks the eastern part of the Isla
16:00
Mount Royal
Mount Royal is a mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The city's name is derived from its name.
3

Day 3

09:00
CKUT-FM~$5
CKUT-FM is a non-profit, member-owned and -operated campus and community radio station that broadcasts from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It can be heard at 90.3 F
12:30
CHOM-FM~$5
CHOM-FM is a commercial FM radio station in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Bell Media, it broadcasts a mainstream rock radio format. The studios are in the Bell Me
16:00
CJPX-FM~$5
CJPX-FM is a French-language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec. Owned and operated by Leclerc Communication, it broadcasts using an omnidirectional antenna on Moun

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What 3 days in Montreal costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Montreal: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Montreal?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Montreal without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Montreal?+

Start with CBF-FM, Mount Royal Funicular Railway and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Montreal cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Montreal?+

The best months to visit Montreal are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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