The average price of a 7-day trip to Montego Bay is $1,826 for a solo traveler, $3,279 for a couple, and $6,148 for a family of 4. Montego Bay hotels range from $31 to $525 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) are between $562 and $944 per person for economy flights and $1,764 to $2,962 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 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 Montego Bay, JM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HAV and stay in a Montego Bay hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- May 14th to June 17th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Montego Bay is usually late September.
Average Montego Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Montego Bay for a week is $1,127-$2,953($161-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $793 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Montego Bay for a week is $2,218-$4,804($317-$686 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,586 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Montego Bay for a week is $3,692-$8,164($527-$1,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,172 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $328 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Montego Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Montego Bay? The cheapest trip to Montego Bay is about $100 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $25.
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 Montego Bay for a week is $699-$1,559($100-$223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $793 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Montego Bay for a week is $1,278-$2,758($183-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,586 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Montego Bay for a week is $2,496-$5,300($357-$757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,172 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Montego Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Montego Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Montego Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Montego Bay for a week is $3,613-$16,301($516-$2,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $835 to $2,189 for first class
Lodging: $337 to $525 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Montego Bay for a week is $5,204-$20,002($743-$2,857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,670 to $4,378 for first class
Lodging: $337 to $525 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Montego Bay for a week is $10,408-$34,964($1,487-$4,995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,340 to $8,756 for first class
Lodging: $674 to $1,050 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Montego Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Montego Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Montego Bay 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.
Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay.
Flight Costs to Montego Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $944 average in late December to a low of $562 in late September. Median flight price is $593. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Montego Bay our data includes 223 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Montego Bay from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,235 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cancun International (CUN) in Cancun (Mexico) at an average of just $189.
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 Montego Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $383, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Montego Bay can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $870 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.