Montreal is the one North American city where visitors rent a friend for the language. The city itself is the bonus.
What a day looks like#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| The Plateau and Mile End | Staircases, murals, the right café |
| Bagels and smoked meat | The argument, settled in person |
| Jean-Talon market | Then a picnic on Mount Royal |
| Festivals | Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Osheaga: what's worth it this year |
| French practice | Québécois, not Parisian, over coffee |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Montreal, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets an hourly rate; food and tickets are agreed first. Rent a friend in Canada explains the model and how much it costs explains the price. French speakers: louer un ami. Also: Toronto, Vancouver.
For Montrealers: getting paid#
Bilingual Montrealers are in demand. Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free times. Roavi takes no commission. Paid friend jobs describes the work honestly.
Live in Montreal? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What do people do with a rented friend in Montreal?
The Plateau and Mile End on foot, the bagel debate settled, Jean-Talon or Atwater market, Mount Royal at sunset, Old Montreal without the crowds, Jazz Fest or Osheaga in summer, a Nordic spa in winter, or French conversation practice.Can I practise French with a rented friend in Montreal?
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests: an hour or two of real Québécois French over coffee or a walk, at the Local Friend's hourly rate.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Montreal?
Each Local Friend sets their rate, typically within the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour range (roughly CA$20 to CA$70). Food and tickets are agreed first.How do I become a rent-a-friend in Montreal?
Sign up on Roavi as a Local Friend, add real photos, write what you'd show someone (in French and English if you can), set your rate and free times. No commission. Summer festival season is busiest.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.