Which place is cheaper, Huaraz or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montego Bay or Huaraz?
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 Huaraz 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 Huaraz?
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.
Huaraz
Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra. Huaraz stands tall at 3100m; travellers from Lima might need a day or two to acclimatize to the change in atmosphere. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the town of 100,000 blends a mix of modern and native culture. Huarez is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During high season the streets buzz with hundreds of backpackers and adventurers freshly returned from arduous hikes or planning their next expedition. The town has many markets, shops, quality restaurants and hopping bars catering to tourist and local needs. Mountain adventures in the off-season can be equally rewarding, but the vibe is calmer and some places go into hibernation once the rains set in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Peru, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $203Huaraz $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $203, while the average daily cost in Huaraz is $50. 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 Huaraz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $104Huaraz $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $208Huaraz $40
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Huaraz
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Huaraz? 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 Huaraz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Huaraz $10
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huaraz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Huaraz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.17
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Huaraz?
Prices for flights to both Huaraz 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 $84Huaraz $18
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
Typical Food Prices in Huaraz
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Huaraz:
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Lunch$5.97
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Chips$1.49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $32Huaraz $19
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
- Private Shopping Tour in Montego Bay with Hotel Pickup: $35
- Montego Bay Sightseeing Tour and Souvenir Shopping: $35
- Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour: $35
- Skip the Line: Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden Admission Tickets: $35
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour of Montego Bay City: $39
- Shopping and Sightseeing Local Guided Tour In Montego Bay: $40
- Bamboo Rafting, Hip-Strip & Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $40
- Montego Bay Walking Tour: $40
- Private Montego Bay Shopping Tour with Transportation: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huaraz
Here are a few typical costs in Huaraz for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Climbing Gear$17
Tours and Activities in Huaraz
Here are a few actual costs in Huaraz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Traditional Picante de Cuy Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz: $15
- 69 Lake Tour of Peru: $26
- Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour: $28
- Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $30
- From Huaraz || Full day tour Laguna 69 in -Cordillera Blanca: $36
- From Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake): $37
- From Tour to Archeological Complex of Chavin: $38
- Ancash: Nevado pastors and puyas Raymondi Tour | Full Day |: $40
- Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz: $40
- From Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $46
- From Chavín de Huantar fullday tour: $56
- From Llanganuco Lagoon fullday tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Huaraz $15
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 Huaraz, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Huaraz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Huaraz is in South America, 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 Huaraz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huaraz 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 Huaraz.
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 Huaraz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Huaraz?
Huaraz has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Huaraz, 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 Montego Bay or Huaraz?
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 Huaraz in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Huaraz. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round. Huaraz attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Montego Bay usually receives around the same amount of rain as Huaraz. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Huaraz can be very cold during summer. In July, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Huaraz. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 28°C (82°F), and Huaraz fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Huaraz 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Huaraz in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Huaraz. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Huaraz throughout the year.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay usually gets more rain in October than Huaraz. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The weather in Huaraz can be very cold. Montego Bay is much warmer than Huaraz in the autumn. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Huaraz fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Huaraz 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Huaraz in the Winter?
Both Huaraz 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 Huaraz because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Huaraz. In January, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Huaraz. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Montego Bay is much warmer than Huaraz. Typically, the winter temperatures in Montego Bay in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Huaraz averages at about 7°C (45°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Huaraz 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Huaraz in the Spring?
Both Huaraz 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 Huaraz year-round.
Montego Bay usually gets less rain in April than Huaraz. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Huaraz. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 25°C (77°F), and Huaraz fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Huaraz 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Huaraz and Montego Bay
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
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