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 €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, 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 Florence and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Montego Bay €170
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 €12
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:
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $56
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $57
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $70
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $88
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Campi Bisenzio: $105
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $111
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $112
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $118
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: Florence to Siena with private Minivan: $120
- Peretola FLR Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $122
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 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 €119
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 Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $46
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $51
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $51
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class: $53
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $57
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.Florence €30Montego Bay €26
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 Free Walking Tour With Local Guide: $2.16
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.59
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.59
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.61
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.61
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.20
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Florence with Audio and Quizzes: $8.42
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket: $13
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 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:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
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 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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