Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Florence?
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 Florence or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Montego Bay?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €180Montego Bay €223
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €223. 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 Florence and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Montego Bay €88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Montego Bay €176
Compare Hotels in Florence and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Montego Bay €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport Direct Transfer to/from Florence Center: $17
- Private Arrival Transfer: Florence Train Station: $50
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $55
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $58
- Private Transfer from Florence Airport to your Hotel in Florence: $64
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $64
- Florence Airport Private Arrival Transfer to the City: $64
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Luxury Private Transfer from Florence Airport and Vice Versa: $87
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Scandicci: $103
- Private Transfer from Campi Bisenzio to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $103
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Pisa Airport or Pisa City: $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter Airport Transfer: $300
- Chevy Suburban Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $300
- Jet Car Adventure in Montego Bay Daytrip with Transfers: $300
- Private Airport OneWay Transfer to Hotel in Montego Bay: $300
- Club Night Life Round-Trip Private Transfer in Montego Bay: $300
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport To Ocho Rios: $267
- Ocho Rios Hotels / Resort - Airport Transfers: $267
- Blue Hole & Horseback Riding Tour with Transfers from Montego Bay: $265
- 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
- Airport-Negril Hotels Transfers and Returns For 1- 4 persons: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Montego Bay €122
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class Tagliatelle Ravioli and Tortelloni: $22
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $30
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $34
- Pasta Cooking Class for Families & Wine and Soft Drinks: $34
- Florence Cooking Class: Vegetarian Pasta and Dessert Making: $34
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Montego Bay €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- The Best Tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.54
- Tip for the vintage bike tour in Florence: $3.54
- Florence Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.71
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.73
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $5.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.91
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Florence Walking Tour 3h10 and 25 audio commentary: $6.98
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.09
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€2.30
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€32
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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
- 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
- 7 Mile Beach Private Tour: $122
- ATV & Bamboo Rafting Guided Tour In Jamaica: $295
- ATV & Horseback Ride Guided Tour in Jamaica: $66
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Montego Bay €11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $40
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $46
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $47
- Chianti Rufina Lunch and Wine Tasting Experience: $47
- Wine Tasting Experience in Ponte Vecchio: Best Tuscany selection!: $47
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 Florence and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Florence much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florence 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 Florence.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Montego Bay?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence or Montego Bay?
Florence 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 Florence or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Florence is cooler than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, 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 Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Florence is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florence in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Florence gets 177 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In January, Florence is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 7°C (45°F), 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, Florence often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Florence is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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