A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Montego Bay vs. Bonaire for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Montego Bay or Bonaire?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montego Bay and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Montego Bay or Bonaire?

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.

Bonaire

An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and CuraƧao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.


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Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Montego Bay?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $260, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Montego Bay and Bonaire in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Montego Bay $102
    Bonaire $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Montego Bay $204
    Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Bonaire

Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Bonaire? 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.

Hotels in Montego Bay


Hotels in Bonaire


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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: Montego Bay Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Montego Bay $15
    Bonaire $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:

  • Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Resorts in Montego Bay: $10
  • Montego Bay Airport Transfer: RIU Resorts in Montego Bay: $10
  • Private Airport Transfer to Hotels: $10
  • Montego Bay Airport Transfer: RIU Resorts Montego Bay: $10
  • MBJ Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer to Hotels: $11
  • Shuttle Transfer From Montego Bay Airport - RoseHall : $11
  • Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
  • Private Sangster International Round Trip Airport Transfer: $12
  • RIU Reggae Palace and RIU Montego Bay Private Airport Transfer: $13
  • Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer : $13
  • Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel Private Airport Transfer : $13
  • Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Montego : $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:

  • Airport Transfer Return Included: $44
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk City to Kralendijk Cruise Port: $94

Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Bonaire?

Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Montego Bay 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Montego Bay $142
    Bonaire $101

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
  • Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay : $45
  • Night cruise and swim the Falmouth Mystic Lagoon, Dinner and Rum Punch Inclusive: $85
  • Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $130
  • Private Jamaican Food Tour with City Highlights: $140
  • Authentic Jamaican Cooking Experience in the Mountain: $150
  • Cooking Class in Montego Bay with Home Chef: $150
  • Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer : $150
  • Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
  • Private Seafood Tour and Floyds Pelican Bar or Black River Safari: $185
  • PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
  • Montego Bay, Negril, Falmouth, Ocho Rios Dinner an Nightlife Tour: $250

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.

  • Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Montego Bay $32
    Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:


  • Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach
    $2.69
  • Snorkeling Trip
    $19
  • One Tank Dive
    $38
  • 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride
    $43

Tours and Activities in Montego Bay

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:

  • MontegoBay airport shuttle to Catalonia & free tour rep/concierge: $9.50
  • Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port Group Transportation Service: $18
  • Montego Bay City highlight And Souvenir Shopping Group Tour: $20
  • Jet ski tour from montegobay: $28
  • Skip the Line: Rose Hall Great House & Garden Tour Ticket: $30
  • Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
  • Skip the Line: Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden Admission Tickets: $35
  • Private Great River Rafting and Hip-Strip Shopping Tour: $35
  • Ricks Cafe and Negril Seven Miles Beach Irie Tour: $35
  • Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour: $35
  • JAMAICA SPECIAL: Rum Tour Safari Pelican Bar BoatParty Rick'sCafe: $35
  • Club Mobay VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38

Tours and Activities in Bonaire

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:

  • Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
  • Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
  • 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
  • Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
  • Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
  • Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided : $50
  • Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
  • Sunset Adventure: $55
  • Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
  • Bioluminescense & Fluoresence Night Snorkel Experience: $57
  • Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
  • Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Montego Bay $13
    Bonaire $33

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 Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255


When comparing the travel costs between Montego Bay and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire 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. Since both cities are in Caribbean Islands, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montego Bay Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Bonaire?

Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Bonaire, 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.