Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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.
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Should you visit Montego Bay or Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
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Montego Bay Prices
Jamaica PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $259Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $259, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $102Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $204Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $9.75
- Airport transfer, Private Taxi Montego Bay: $10
- Hyatt Zillara or Ziva Rose Hall private Transfers: $10
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Private Transfers: MBJ Airport ↔ RIU Montego Bay, Palace & Reggae: $13
- El Greco Resort Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Grandiosa Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay: $14
- Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa Private Airport Transfer: $14
- Hyatt zilara or ziva EXCLUSIVE private airport transfer services: $14
- RIU Palace reggae and RIU Montego Bay private airport transfers: $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $17
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Strip Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Stripe to LAS Airport: $19
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Private Departure Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $46
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Las Vegas Airport: $46
- One Way Private Transfer to/from McCarran Airport: $50
- Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $142Las Vegas $139
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 with Pickup from Montego Bay: $45
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $95
- Sunset Dinner at Bamboo Beach Club: $99
- Glistening Bioluminescent Waters and Dinner at Jerk hut: $105
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $130
- The Local Lime- Montego Bay Dinner and/or Nightlife Tour: $149
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner, Cocktails and Show: $35
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $48
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Classic Rock n' Roll show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $50
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $31Las Vegas $78
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$2.68
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$37
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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:
- Carnival Cruise Ship in Montego Bay to Great River & Hip strip: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Montego Bay Nightlife Tour with Private Transportation: $25
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Street Executive Tours And Chauffeur Service Jamaica: $35
- Bamboo Rafting Experience in Jamaica: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Casino Matrix: $5.48
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Evolution of Downtown Las Vegas: $6.85
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
- Vintage Vegas Self Guided Walking Tour of Fremont Street: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience w/ Limousine Free Entry: $9.99
- Ultimate Virtual Reality Fitness and Gaming Experience: $11
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Astounding Audio Tour : Fremont Las Vegas: $15
- Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Las Vegas $55
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: $250
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Downtown Las Vegas Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $55
- The LINQ Promenade Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $58
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Montego Bay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas is in North 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 Montego Bay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montego Bay 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Montego Bay.
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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Las Vegas, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.