How much does it cost to commute in Montreal?
This page breaks down the real cost of commuting in Montreal across every mode — transit, driving, and bike-share — using fares, tolls, and parking rates pulled directly from agency and operator data.
Public-transit fares near downtown Montreal range from $3.75 to $9.25, with a median single-trip fare of $3.75 across 10 agencies and 6 priced origin-destination fare pairs in the data.
Driving downtown means paying about $22.00 a day to park. The region has 2 priced toll facilities, with rates from $3.10 to $4.60. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is taking transit at about $7.50 per day.
Cost by mode in Montreal
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures in CAD.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Public transitCheapest | $7.50 CAD | 2 x median transit fare ($3.75) |
| Drive (park + toll) | $28.20 CAD | downtown parking $22.00/day + 2 x lowest priced toll ($3.10) |
Public transit fares
| Agency | Fares | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| exo-Laurentides | 55 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
| exo-Terrebonne-Mascouche | 38 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
| exo-Sud-Ouest | 26 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
| exo-La Presqu'Île | 21 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
| exo-Le Richelain / Roussillon | 20 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
| exo-L'Assomption | 15 | $3.75 | $3.75–$9.25 |
Toll roads near Montreal
2 priced toll facilities, rates from $3.10 to $4.60 CAD.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| A-30 Express (Montreal South Shore) | Nouvelle Autoroute 30 | $4.60 CAD |
| A-25 Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge (Montreal) | Concession A25 | $3.10 CAD |
Downtown parking
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to commute by transit in Montreal?
The median single-trip transit fare in the Montreal area is $3.75, ranging from $3.75 to $9.25 depending on the agency and trip distance. A daily round trip costs roughly $7.50.
Is it cheaper to drive or take transit in Montreal?
Taking transit costs about $7.50 for a daily round trip, while driving and parking downtown costs about $28.20 per day (parking $22.00 plus tolls from $3.10). Transit is the cheaper option on a daily basis.
How much is daily parking in downtown Montreal?
Downtown Montreal parking costs about $22.00 per day, or $250.00 per month for a reserved spot.
What are the toll roads near Montreal and what do they cost?
The Montreal region has 2 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is A-30 Express (Montreal South Shore) (Nouvelle Autoroute 30) at $4.60. Rates across the region run from $3.10 to $4.60.