Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montego Bay or Niagara Falls?
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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
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.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $203Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $203, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $104Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $208Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $8.33
- Montego Bay Hotels Private Transfer : $10
- RIU Reggae Palace and RIU Montego Bay Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Shuttle Transfer From Montego Bay Airport - Montego Bay: $13
- Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer : $13
- Riu Reggae , Riu Palace & Riu Mobay Montego Bay Airport Transfers: $13
- Private Airport Transfer to Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach : $13
- MBJ Airport: Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $14
- Airport Transfer to RIU Montego Bay/Palace/Reggae: $14
- Montego Bay Airport Private Transfer to Riu Montego Bay, Reggae, Palace: $14
- Private Airport Transfer to Half Moon - Holiday Inn - Zoetry: $14
- MBJ Airport Private Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Departure: Private Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport: $79
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Arrival: Private Transfer to Niagara Falls Ontario: $80
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Private Departure Transfer: Niagara Falls, Ontario to Buffalo Niagara International Airport: $87
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara Airport to Niagara Falls, Ontario: $88
- Private Arrival Transfer from Buffalo Airport (BUF): $96
- Private Transfer: Niagara Int’l Airport (IAG) USA to Niagara Falls, ON: $97
- Shared Airport Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls NY: $99
- Transfer Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Niagara Falls,Canada: $103
- Private Departure Transfer to Buffalo Airport (BUF): $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls 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 $84Niagara Falls $28
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 : $81
- Rick’s Cafe Cliff Diving, Sunset & Dinner Tour with Transportation : $130
- Dinner or lunch at pier one Montego bay Food Tour: $144
- Sunset Boat Cruise in Falmouth Luminous Lagoon, Swim and Dinner : $170
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Houseboat Restaurant and Grill for Dinner Private Transportation : $180
- [PRIVATE] Premium Jamaican Food Tour of Local Cuisine: $190
- Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting & Luminous Lagoon Sunset, Swim& Dinner: $280
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $32Niagara Falls $20
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:
- Skip the Line: Rose Hall Great House & Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour: $35
- Montego Bay Sightseeing Tour and Souvenir Shopping: $35
- Night Life Tour in Montego Bay : $40
- Private Montego Bay Shopping Tour with Transportation: $45
- Half-Day Private Guided Ricks Café & Negril Seven Mile Beach Tour: $45
- 3-Hour Private Tour in the Highlights of Montego Bay: $45
- Bamboo Rafting and Margaritaville Hip Strip Private Tour: $45
- City Highlights and Souvenir Shopping Tour: $45
- Rose Hall Great House 2-Hour Night Tour: $45
- Tranfers and Tours: $48
- Montego Bay River Rafting And Limestone Foot Massage Private Tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Visit Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Hamilton Airport: $3.65
- Niagara Peninsula Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara Adventure Theater: $11
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket: $12
- Niagara SkyWheel Admission Ticket: $13
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour: $13
- Niagara's Fury 4D Experience Entry Ticket: $14
- Niagara Falls USA Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Niagara Falls, Canada: White Water Walk Entry Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket: $16
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Buffalo by Zombie Scavengers: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Niagara Falls $11
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: $103
Sample the Local Flavors in Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Niagara Falls, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls.
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 Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Niagara Falls?
Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Montego Bay or Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Montego Bay is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Niagara Falls during summer. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
Both Niagara Falls and Montego Bay during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Montego Bay is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montego Bay in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually gets more rain in October than Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Niagara Falls. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
The weather in Niagara Falls can be very cold. In January, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 24°C (75°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montego Bay usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during winter. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Niagara Falls. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Montego Bay is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Niagara Falls. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In the spring, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Niagara Falls. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls 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) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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