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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

5 days in Montreal

French flair, festivals and a great food scene. Here's how to spend 5 days in Montreal: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Montreal trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Montreal itinerary, day by day

1

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
4

Day 4

09:00
CHMP-FM
CHMP-FM is a French language talk radio station serving the Greater Montreal Area and licensed to the off-Island suburb of Longueuil. Owned and operated by Cogeco, it broadcasts wi
12:30
CISM-FM~$5
CISM-FM is the official campus radio station of the Université de Montréal. It is run by student volunteers and can be heard in Montreal and its outlying regions at 89.3 FM or by I
16:00
CKMF-FM~$5
CKMF-FM is a French-language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, owned and operated by Bell Media. The station airs a mainstream rock format and is the flagship sta
5

Day 5

09:00
CKBE-FM~$5
CKBE-FM is an English language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec. It is owned and operated by Cogeco and airs a rhythmic adult contemporary format.
12:30
CITE-FM~$5
CITE-FM is a French-language radio station in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Bell Media, it airs an adult contemporary format. It is also the flagship station of t
16:00
CBME-FM~$5
CBME-FM is an English-language radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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What 5 days in Montreal costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Montreal: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Montreal?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Montreal, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Montreal cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 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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