Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hamburg and Montego Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Montego Bay?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €142Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, 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 Hamburg and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Montego Bay €12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $84
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Shared Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Brown Boss Private Airport Transfers: $20
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Eden Bay Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Excellence Oyster Bay Private Transfer: $40
- Excellence Resort Private Airport Transfer: $40
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Experience private Airport Transfer to Falmouth: $50
- From Kingston One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $44
- Grand Palladium Resort Private Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €60Montego Bay €119
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
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.Hamburg €39Montego Bay €26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
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:
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Luminous Lagoon Admission Tickets: $40
- Jet Car Experience/ clear kayak photo shoot in Montego Bay: $40
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $50
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- Montego Bay Sight Seeing with Tour Guide : $50
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $54
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure with Limestone Massage from Montego Bay: $55
- Montego Bay & Falmouth Hotels, Souvenir Shopping and sightseeing: $60
- Private Tour in Dunns River Falls: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Private Montego Bay Customized Tour with Pickup and Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Montego Bay €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
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 Hamburg and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg 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 Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Montego Bay?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Montego Bay?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Hamburg is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 17°C (62°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Hamburg is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hamburg in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In April, Hamburg is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 8°C (46°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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