Montreal is a French-speaking city in Quebec with about 1.8 million residents and a metro area of roughly 4.3 million. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy, with around 210 cm of snow a year. Visitors can get by in English in many places, but French is the official language.
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9 miles (15 km) from the city centre. 22.4 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | STM 747 YUL Airport shuttle, 747-1 to the downtown bus terminal area (René-Lévesque Blvd. at Berri St.) | about 1h | CAD $11.25, valid for 24 hours of bus, metro and REM travel in Zone A |
| Bus | STM 747-2 express to Lionel-Groulx metro station | about 33m | CAD $11.25 (24-hour pass) |
US citizens do not need a visa or an eTA to visit Canada but must carry a valid passport or other proper identification.
US citizens can enter with a US passport, passport card or NEXUS card, and stays under 180 days generally do not need a visa. Returning to the US by air requires a passport book or other approved ID.
June to August is warm, with July highs averaging about 27 C (80 F). Winters are cold, with January highs of about -5 C (23 F) and snow from November through March.
Busiest: Jun-Aug. Quieter shoulder season: May, Sep-Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) |
| Feb | 26°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) |
| Mar | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Apr | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) |
| Jun | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) |
| Jul | 80°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) |
| Aug | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sep | 70°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) |
| Oct | 56°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) |
| Nov | 43°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Dec | 30°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) |
Montreal is served by Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport handled about 22.4 million passengers in 2025.
US citizens do not need a visa or an eTA to visit Canada but must carry a valid passport or other proper identification. US citizens can enter with a US passport, passport card or NEXUS card, and stays under 180 days generally do not need a visa. Returning to the US by air requires a passport book or other approved ID.
June to August is warm, with July highs averaging about 27 C (80 F). Winters are cold, with January highs of about -5 C (23 F) and snow from November through March.
STM 747 YUL Airport shuttle, 747-1 to the downtown bus terminal area (René-Lévesque Blvd. at Berri St.), about 1 hour, CAD $11.25, valid for 24 hours of bus, metro and REM travel in Zone A. Other options include stm 747-2 express to lionel-groulx metro station.
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Montreal uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.