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

Should you visit Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen or Montego Bay?

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.

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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.


Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Copenhagen?

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

  • Copenhagen Prices
    Denmark Prices
    Montego Bay Prices
    Jamaica Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Copenhagen $271
    Montego Bay $259

The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $271, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $259. 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 Copenhagen and Montego Bay in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Copenhagen $96
    Montego Bay $102
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Copenhagen $192
    Montego Bay $204
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Montego Bay

Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen


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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Copenhagen $77
    Montego Bay $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:


  • Bicycle Renting
    $66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen

Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $123
  • Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking: $135
  • Private Transfer Airport To/From City: $171
  • Private Transfer to/From Copenhagen to Malmo.: $218
  • Private Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $273

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:

  • Zoetry Montego Bay Airport Transfers MBJ (Private Roundtrip Exclusive): $180
  • VIP Runaway Bay Transfer: $160
  • VIP Luxury Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $74
  • Tryall / Round Hill - Montego Bay Airport Transfers: $107
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Montego Bay APT-HTL (MBJ): $37
  • Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
  • Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to Negril: $53
  • Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Runaway Bay: $172
  • Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone: $64
  • The Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $50
  • Silver Sands Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $53
  • Secrets and Breathless Montego Bay Private Airport Transfer: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Montego Bay?

Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Copenhagen 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
    Copenhagen $113
    Montego Bay $142
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen

For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Hot Dogs
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen

For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
  • Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $106
  • Modern City Food Tour: $149
  • E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $188

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
  • Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
  • Dinner or Lunch with Pickup from Montego Bay: $50
  • Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
  • Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $95
  • Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $117
  • 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
  • Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $135
  • Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Copenhagen $33
    Montego Bay $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Boat Tour
    $9.21
  • Coffee
    $15

Tours and Activities in Copenhagen

For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
  • THE TUBE Copenhagen Entrance Ticket: $15
  • Danish Jewish Museum Entry Ticket: $16
  • Copenhagen Walking Tour City with Local Guide: $16
  • Danish Architecture Center Entrance Ticket: $20
  • Danish War Museum Entry Ticket: $20
  • The Museum of Danish Resistance Entrance Ticket: $20
  • Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket: $21
  • National Museum of Denmark Entry Ticket: $21
  • ENIGMA Museum Day Ticket: $22
  • Hologram Zoo Australia Adventure: $23
  • Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket: $24

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
    $2.68
  • Snorkeling Trip
    $19
  • One Tank Dive
    $37
  • 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:

  • “ATV Adventure & Rick’s Café Experience from Montego Bay: $123
  • 1 Hour Efoil Experience in Montego Bay: $150
  • 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
  • 2 Hour Private Montego Bay City Tour with Souvenir’s Shopping: $80
  • 27/27 Lounge, Pier 1 & Margaritaville Nightlife Tour In Jamaica: $72
  • 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
  • 3-Hour Private Tour in the Highlights of Montego Bay: $58
  • 4 Hours Private Night Life Experience in Montego Bay: $66
  • 4-Hour Catamaran Party Cruise with Open Bar from Montego Bay: $200
  • 5 Hour Private Tour at Negril Beach and Rick's Cafe: $150
  • 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
  • 7 Mile Beach Party Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling & Ricks Cafe: $115

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Copenhagen $14
    Montego Bay $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen

Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
  • Vejrhøj Arch Hike with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $251

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 Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255


When comparing the travel costs between Copenhagen and Montego Bay, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Copenhagen is in Europe and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Montego Bay?

Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Montego Bay?

Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Montego Bay in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Montego Bay. The summer months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.

Copenhagen is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Copenhagen usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Copenhagen 17°C (63°F) 
    Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Copenhagen or Montego Bay in the Autumn?

Both Montego Bay and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Copenhagen is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Copenhagen in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In October, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Copenhagen 10°C (50°F) 
    Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Copenhagen or Montego Bay in the Winter?

Both Montego Bay and Copenhagen during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Copenhagen. In January, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 1°C (33°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

Copenhagen usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Copenhagen 1°C (33°F) 
    Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Copenhagen or Montego Bay in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Copenhagen in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Copenhagen is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In April, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Copenhagen 7°C (45°F) 
    Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)

Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Copenhagen

Copenhagen Montego Bay
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C (33°F) 51 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Feb 1°C (33°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 24°C (75°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 3°C (37°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Apr 7°C (45°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 12°C (54°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 26°C (79°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 17°C (63°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 17°C (63°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 10°C (50°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nov 6°C (42°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dec 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)