Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montego Bay and Kingston 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.
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.
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $205, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $110. 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 Kingston in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Kingston, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston 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 Kingston.
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 Kingston Expensive?.
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Kingston, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Kingston. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston 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 Kingston during summer. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Montego Bay in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Kingston. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Kingston. Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. 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 Kingston. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
In October, Montego Bay is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 27°C (81°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Both Kingston 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 Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Kingston. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Both Kingston 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 Kingston year-round.
Montego Bay usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the spring, Montego Bay often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Montego Bay is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Montego Bay in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
Montego Bay | Kingston | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |