Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or London?
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 London 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 London and Montego Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Montego Bay?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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 Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLondon £217Montego Bay £190
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £217, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is £190. 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 London and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £125Montego Bay £75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £250Montego Bay £150
Compare Hotels in London and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in London 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: London Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Montego Bay £11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer Between Heathrow Airport & Radisson RED: $9.16
- Transfer Heathrow Airport to/from Renaissance Hotel: $11
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow Airport & Premier Inn: $11
- Stansted airport: Bus transfer from/to Cambridge: $13
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $16
- Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol: $16
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from London: $17
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow & Luton Airports: $17
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $18
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol City Center: $18
- Heathrow Airport to/from Southampton Bus Transfer: $24
- Departure Private Transfer Argostoli to Kephalonia Airport EFL in Business Car: $25
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 London or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and London 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 dayLondon £59Montego Bay £104
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $48
- Tasting History: A Choose Your Own Menu Food Tour: $49
- Pizza and Beer Bus Experience: $67
- London Soho & Covent Garden Food Tour by Do Eat Better : $79
- International Stand Up Show & Monmouth K. Dinner in Covent Garden: $89
- Borough Market Christmas Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts: $96
- Private South Indian Home Cooking Experience in Orpington: $105
- Devour Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine: $115
- Plant Power - Vegan Food Tour: $117
- Hungry for Soho: London's Finest Food Tour: $122
- Eating London East End Food Tour: $122
- London Cheese Chocolate and Christmas Lights Food Tour: $123
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.London £33Montego Bay £23
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $2.37
- London Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.61
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Brixton Self-Guided Music Walking Tour - Guided By Historian: $6.84
- Natural History Museum London Audio Guide and Free Entry Ticket: $6.85
- Jazz Notes - Jazz Jam Ticket: $6.85
- Experience Fitzrovia Comedy Club in London: $6.85
- Harry Potter's London Self-Guided Tour for Muggles with an App: $6.93
- Soho Instagram Self-Guided Walking Tour - Top Photo Spots: $7.00
- Shoreditch Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art, Cuisine & Culture: $7.00
- Jack the Ripper in Quest Experience: $7.20
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£1.97
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Snorkeling Trip£14
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One Tank Dive£28
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride£31
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 dayLondon £15Montego Bay £9.54
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- Historic Pub Walking Tour of London: $16
- London Pub Tour: $27
- London Pub Crawl: $29
- Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail: $30
- Camden Pub Crawl in London: $34
- The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
- Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $34
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- Small Group Historical Pub Tour, Beer Included: $60
- East End Craft Brewery Tour: $67
- Brixton Craft Brewery Tour: $67
- Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales: $95
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 comparing the travel costs between London and Montego Bay, we can see that London 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 London 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 London Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Montego Bay?
London has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of London 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 London or Montego Bay?
London 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 London or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and London during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to London for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, London is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in London average around 18°C (64°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, London often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. London gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
London usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. London gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JulyLondon 18°C (64°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit London or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both London and Montego Bay. Many visitors come to London in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
London is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in London averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, 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. London usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. London gets 107 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, London usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. London gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberLondon 12°C (53°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit London or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to London as well as Montego Bay. Most visitors come to London for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
London can be very cold during winter. In the winter, London is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in London in January average around 4°C (40°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, London often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. London gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
London usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. London gets 52 mm (2 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 JanuaryLondon 4°C (40°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit London or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and London are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to London because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, London is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in London average around 9°C (48°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. London usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. London gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, London usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. London gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilLondon 9°C (48°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and London
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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