Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Aveiro and Montego Bay. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Aveiro or Montego Bay?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €100Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €100, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €217. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aveiro and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro or Montego Bay? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Montego Bay €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Kingston: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $319
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Horseback Ride/Swim and Blue Hole Falls Daytrip with Transfers: $190
- Green Grato Caves and Dunns River Falls with Private Transfer : $180
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting Tour with Private Transfer: $135
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Aveiro change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAveiro €48Montego Bay €119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Montego Bay €26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach€2.24
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€31
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€36
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Montego Bay €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aveiro is in Europe and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Montego Bay, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Aveiro or Montego Bay?
Aveiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aveiro or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Aveiro is generally cooler than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Aveiro is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the winter, Aveiro is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Aveiro often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Aveiro is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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