A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Brno vs. Montego Bay for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Brno or Montego Bay?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Brno and Montego Bay can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Brno or Montego Bay?

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Brno?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Brno is $197, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $260. 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 Brno and Montego Bay in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brno $82
    Montego Bay $102
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brno $164
    Montego Bay $204
Compare Hotels in Brno and Montego Bay

Looking for a hotel in Brno 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.

Hotels in Brno


Hotels in Montego Bay


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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: Brno Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brno $3.00
    Montego Bay $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
  • Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $247
  • Private transfer from Brno to Vienna: $257

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:

  • A "Private" Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Resort: $45
  • Airport (MBJ) Round Trip Transfer in Montego Bay: $60
  • Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfers, to Montego Bay Airbnb & Resorts: $53
  • Airport Private Round Trip Transfer: $30
  • Airport Private Transfers from Montego Bay to Hilton Rose Hall: $21
  • Airport Round Trip Transfer To Hotels in Montego Bay: $19
  • Airport Transfer: $80
  • Airport Transfer MBJ Montego Bay to Kingston: $150
  • Airport Transfer Montego Bay Hotels: $120
  • Airport Transfer To Grand Bahia Principe Hotel: $120
  • Airport Transfer To Hotels In Ocho Rios (Round-trip): $170
  • Airport Transfer To Iberostar Hotel: $70

Is it cheaper to fly into Brno or Montego Bay?

Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Brno 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Brno $113
    Montego Bay $142

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.

  • Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.

  • Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
  • Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
  • Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $95
  • 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
  • Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $130
  • Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $130
  • Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
  • Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
  • Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
  • Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations: $175
  • Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
  • Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brno -
    Montego Bay $32

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno: $12
  • Welcome to Guided Walking Tour: $13
  • Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $21
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $35
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $35
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
  • 3-Hour History & Legends Walking Tour: $47
  • Discover Private Guided Walking Tour: $52
  • Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $55
  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $70

Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:


  • Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach
    $2.69
  • Snorkeling Trip
    $19
  • One Tank Dive
    $38
  • 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride
    $43

Tours and Activities in Montego Bay

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:

  • Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
  • Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
  • Souvenirs and Gift shopping Tour in Montego Bay: $20
  • Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
  • Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port to Doctor's Cave Beach and City Tour: $29
  • Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
  • Private Tour Souvenir Shopping in Montego Bay: $30
  • Great River Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage Tour From Montego Bay: $30
  • Half-Day Private Guided Ricks Café & Negril Seven Mile Beach Tour: $35
  • Montego Bay Walking Tour: $40
  • Bamboo Rafting, Limestone Massage and Hip Strip Tour In Jamaica: $40
  • Experience horseback ride and swimming Adventure: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brno $2.64
    Montego Bay $13

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
  • Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $231
  • Montego Bay Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brno and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Brno much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brno 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 Brno would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brno 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 Brno.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brno Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brno or Montego Bay?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Brno 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 Brno or Montego Bay?

Brno 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 Brno or Montego Bay in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brno and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Brno is cooler than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Brno averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brno usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Brno gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Brno usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Brno gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Brno 23°C (73°F) 
    Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Brno or Montego Bay in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Brno as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.

In the autumn, Brno is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brno in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Brno often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Brno gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Brno usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Brno gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Brno 12°C (54°F) 
    Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Brno or Montego Bay in the Winter?

Both Montego Bay and Brno are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Brno. In January, Brno is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Brno average around 2°C (36°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Brno usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Brno gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Brno usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Brno gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Brno 2°C (36°F) 
    Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Brno or Montego Bay in the Spring?

Both Montego Bay and Brno during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.

Brno is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Brno averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Brno often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Brno gets 167 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.

Brno usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Brno gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Brno 13°C (55°F) 
    Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)

Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Brno

Brno Montego Bay
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in) 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in) 25°C (77°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 27°C (81°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in) 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)