The average price of a 7-day trip to Jamaica is $2,008 for a solo traveler, $3,606 for a couple, and $6,761 for a family of 4. Jamaica hotels range from $82 to $376 per night with an average of $137, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are between $697 and $1,099 per person for economy flights and $2,187 to $3,449 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $108 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Jamaica, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JFK and stay in a Jamaica hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 27th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jamaica is usually mid to late September.
Average Jamaica Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jamaica for a week is $1,608-$2,966($230-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $956 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $155 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jamaica for a week is $3,004-$4,964($429-$709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,912 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $155 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jamaica for a week is $4,842-$8,732($692-$1,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,824 for economy
Lodging: $252 to $310 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $314 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jamaica
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jamaica? The cheapest trip to Jamaica is about $150 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $68.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Jamaica for a week is $1,050-$2,110($150-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $956 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jamaica for a week is $1,692-$3,500($242-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,912 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jamaica for a week is $3,384-$6,640($483-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,824 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $164 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Jamaica cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jamaica Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jamaica.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jamaica for a week is $3,065-$10,413($438-$1,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,131 to $1,922 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $376 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jamaica for a week is $5,008-$13,770($715-$1,967 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,262 to $3,844 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $376 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jamaica for a week is $10,016-$23,304($1,431-$3,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,524 to $7,688 for first class
Lodging: $374 to $752 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jamaica Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jamaica is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jamaica due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Jamaica Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Jamaica hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Jamaica.
Flight Costs to Jamaica
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,099 average in late July to a low of $697 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jamaica our data includes 1,493 originating airports, and 239 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jamaica from an airport like Cox’s Bazar (CXB) in Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) for an average $13,500 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jamaica, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 58% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Jamaica can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $937 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.