Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Faro?
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 Faro or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Montego Bay, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Faro or Montego Bay?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €160Montego Bay €225
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €160, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €225. 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 Faro and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Montego Bay €88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Montego Bay €176
Compare Hotels in Faro and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Montego Bay €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro FAO Airport Private Transfer to/frm Faro/Albufeira/Quarteira: $13
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $19
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Faro City: $39
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Faro APT-HTL (FAO): $43
- Private transfer between Faro and Ponta Grande Resort: $45
- Faro Airport Private Transfer to or from Vilamoura or Albufeira: $50
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Vilamoura: $53
- Faro airport private transfers (Minibuses 8 seats): $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Balaia Plaza Hotel: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Olhos de Água: $53
- Algarve Private Transfers: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Airport OneWay Transfer to Hotel in Montego Bay: $300
- Jet Car Adventure in Montego Bay Daytrip with Transfers: $300
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Negril Hotels: $270
- Ocho Rios Hotels / Resort - Airport Transfers: $267
- SUV Prado Transfer from Montego Bay Airport: $257
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Kingston Hotels: $245
- MBJ Airport to Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa Transfer: $243
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to/from Ohio Rios and Sangster Airport: $241
- Airport-Negril Hotels Transfers and Returns For 1- 4 persons: $230
- Private Transfer To/From Montego Bay & Airport MBJ Across Jamaica: $215
- Iberostar Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Faro 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 dayFaro €62Montego Bay €123
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour: $111
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $117
- Algarve Private Wine and Food Tour From Faro: $212
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
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $85
- 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
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
- Authentic Jamaican Cooking Experience in the Mountain from mobay: $210
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $210
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations: $231
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Faro €9.41Montego Bay €27
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour: $1.16
- Faro Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.14
- Romantic Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour: $5.00
- Tavira Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.20
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $7.08
- Olhao Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $12
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $21
- Islands Tour: Half Day Cruise in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
- Short Nature Tour in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
- Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro: $29
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $29
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $33
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€2.32
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€33
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€37
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- 1 Hour Efoil Experience in Montego Bay: $150
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 2 Days Of Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls & Hidden Beauty Adventure: $180
- 2 Days Private Jamaica Tour: $230
- 2 Hour Private Montego Bay City Tour with Souvenir’s Shopping: $80
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 4 Hour ATV & Horse Back Riding Private Tour (Transportation Only): $105
- 4 Hours Party Boat Catamaran Cruise in Negril: $190
- 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 Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville: $108
- 5 Hour Private Tour at Negril Beach and Rick's Cafe: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFaro €3.13Montego Bay €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $24
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $29
- Algarve Wine Tasting - Curated Wines & Pairings (Faro): $53
- Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting: $99
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $116
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 Faro and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Faro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro 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 Faro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Faro 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 Faro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Faro Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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 Faro or Montego Bay?
Faro 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 Faro or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Faro during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Faro this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In the summer, Faro is around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Typically, the summer temperatures in Faro in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Faro. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. Faro gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Faro or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Faro is generally cooler than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 20°C (68°F), 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. In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during autumn. Faro gets 222 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, Faro usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 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 OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Faro or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Faro as well as Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Faro in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Faro is much colder than Montego Bay in the winter. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Faro often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in January than Montego Bay. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Faro or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Faro for the beaches during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Faro is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the spring temperatures in Faro in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Faro usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Faro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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