Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Bruges?
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 Bruges 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 Bruges 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: Bruges or Montego Bay?
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBruges €161Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Bruges is €161, 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 Bruges and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBruges €59Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBruges €118Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Bruges and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Bruges 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: Bruges Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bruges €17Montego Bay €12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass€15
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Bike Rental for Day€8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bruges hotel to Ostend Airport (OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Bruges Airport (OST) to Bruges - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Bruges to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $75
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotel - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $144
- Private transfer from Bruges to Lille, English-speaking driver: $150
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $154
- Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $192
- Private transfer from Bruges to Brussels, 2h Stop in Ghent: $216
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $238
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 Bruges or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Bruges 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 dayBruges €89Montego Bay €119
Typical Food Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea€2.00
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Sandwich for Lunch€3.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour : $161
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $165
- Bruges Food Tour: 8 Tastings of Local Delicacies: $184
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.Bruges €15Montego Bay €26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance€8.00
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips: $3.56
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges: $3.56
- Walking Tour Exciting Stories, Mysteries, People: $3.57
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges: $3.58
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included: $3.59
- Bruges Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.13
- Bruges Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.32
- Salvador Dalí Exhibition in Bruges Admission Ticket: $12
- Historium Virtual Reality Ticket: $12
- Unknown A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of the Medieval Metropole: $12
- Frietmuseum Entrance Ticket: $13
- Bruges’ Legends and Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
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 dayBruges €11Montego 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 Bruges and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Bruges much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bruges 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 Bruges would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bruges 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 Bruges.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bruges Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bruges or Montego Bay?
Bruges has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Bruges 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 Bruges or Montego Bay?
Bruges 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 Bruges or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Bruges during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bruges for the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Bruges is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Bruges average around 17°C (63°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 Bruges. In the summer, Bruges often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Bruges usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JulyBruges 17°C (63°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bruges and Montego Bay. The autumn months attract visitors to Bruges because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bruges is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bruges averages around 12°C (54°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. Bruges usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Bruges gets 105 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. In October, Bruges usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberBruges 12°C (54°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bruges as well as Montego Bay. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bruges this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Bruges in the winter. In the winter, Bruges is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bruges in January average around 3°C (38°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, Bruges often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Bruges usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 59 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryBruges 3°C (38°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bruges or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Bruges are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bruges for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Bruges is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Bruges average around 8°C (47°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Bruges usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Bruges gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bruges usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Bruges gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilBruges 8°C (47°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Bruges
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.