Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre?
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 Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre?
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.
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $203Grande-Terre $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $203, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $157. 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 Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $104Grande-Terre $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $208Grande-Terre $176
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Grande-Terre? 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: Montego Bay Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Grande-Terre $9.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Airport Transfer To Hotels in Negril : $60
- Airport Transfer To S Hotel (Round-trip): $35
- Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels (Round-Trip): $54
- Airport Transfers to Iberostar Hotel (Round-trip): $53
- MBJ Airport Private Round Trip Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay Area: $27
- Riu Reggae , Riu Palace & Riu Mobay Montego Bay Airport Transfers: $11
- Round-Trip Transfer Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay : $41
- Roundtrip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Meliá Braco Hotel: $80
- Shared Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
- 2727lounge/Magarativille/Pier1 & taboo nightlife private transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer To Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa: $60
- Airport Transfer to Excellence Oyster Bay and Royalton: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre City Hotels to Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $26
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $26
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre 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
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Food Meals for one dayMontego Bay $84Grande-Terre $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Private Transportation to DINNER or NIGHT CLUBS: $55
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay : $81
- Night cruise and swim the Falmouth Mystic Lagoon, Dinner and Rum Punch Inclusive: $85
- Rick’s Cafe Cliff Diving, Sunset & Dinner Tour with Transportation : $130
- Sunset Boat Ride in the Falmouth Luminous Lagoon swim and Dinner : $165
- Sunset Boat Cruise in Falmouth Luminous Lagoon, Swim and Dinner : $170
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Houseboat Restaurant and Grill for Dinner Private Transportation : $180
- Private Sea-Food Tour & Floyds Pelican Bar from Montego Bay or ..: $185
- [PRIVATE] Premium Jamaican Food Tour of Local Cuisine: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $32Grande-Terre $48
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$2.74
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$38
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$44
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Greenwood Great House Entry Ticket: $20
- Cinnamon Hill Great House Tour - Home of Johnny Cash: $23
- Skip the Line: Rose Hall Great House & Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Skip the Line: Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden Admission Tickets: $35
- Private Shopping Tour in Montego Bay with Hotel Pickup: $35
- Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour: $35
- Montego Bay Sightseeing Tour and Souvenir Shopping: $35
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour of Montego Bay City: $39
- Montego Bay Walking Tour: $40
- Shopping and Sightseeing Local Guided Tour In Montego Bay: $40
- Bamboo Rafting, Hip-Strip & Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $40
- Private Montego Bay Shopping Tour with Transportation: $45
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Grande-Terre $13
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: $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Grande-Terre, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Grande-Terre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Grande-Terre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre.
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 Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Grande-Terre. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montego Bay usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during summer. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the summer. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Grande-Terre. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay usually gets less rain in October than Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In the autumn, Montego Bay often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montego Bay in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
Both Grande-Terre and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during winter. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Montego Bay is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 24°C (75°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
Both Grande-Terre and Montego Bay during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Montego Bay usually gets less rain in April than Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the spring, Montego Bay often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the spring. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Montego Bay
| Montego Bay | Grande-Terre | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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