Which place is cheaper, Quebec City 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 Quebec City?
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 Quebec City 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 Quebec City?
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.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $259Quebec City $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $259, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $150. 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 Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $102Quebec City $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $204Quebec City $142
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Quebec City? 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 Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Quebec City $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- 2727lounge/Magarativille/Pier1 & taboo nightlife private transfer: $45
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
- Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden Private Transfer: $97
- Airport (MBJ) Round Trip Transfer in Montego Bay: $60
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfers, to Montego Bay Airbnb & Resorts: $53
- Airport Private Round Trip Transfer: $30
- Airport Transfer: $80
- Airport Transfer From Kingston: $200
- Airport Transfer MBJ Montego Bay to Kingston: $150
- Airport Transfer Montego Bay Hotels: $120
- Airport Transfer Riu Montego / Reggae / Palace: $40
- Airport Transfer Negril Hotels: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City$3.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Quebec to Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- From Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $92
- Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $94
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Arrival Private Transfer: $103
- Quebec city private transfer: $103
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $116
- Private Departure Transfer to Quebec Airport YQB: $120
- YQB Airport Transfer: $128
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $128
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $243
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City 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 $142Quebec City $62
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 Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
- Dinner or Lunch with Pickup from Montego Bay: $50
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $85
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $117
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $135
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- Quebec : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $108
- Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide: $112
- Quebec: Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings: $122
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $123
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings: $126
- Grande-Allée in Bistro Mystery Dinner Tour: $178
- Gourmet mystery dinner in the St-Roch district - Flavors of the world: $178
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $211
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec: $218
- 5-course Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $32Quebec City $23
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$38
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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:
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Margaritaville Hip-Strip and Great River Rafting Private Tour: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $20
- Blue Hole Adventure and Shopping Experience with Transportation: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Cinnamon Hill Great House Tour: Home of Johnny Cash: $23
- Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Doctor Cave Beach and Hip Strip Shopping from Cruise Ship: $30
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Old Quebec Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.45
- Quebec City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Québec: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
- MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $18
- Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide: $18
- Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: $18
- Quebec : Death in New-France Animated Walking tour: $19
- Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour: $19
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $21
- Death in New-France Animated Guided Tour in Québec: $21
- Guided tour from the bee to the bottle and tasting - French: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Quebec City $18
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Guided visits and tasting at a Quebec distillery: $16
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $20
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $93
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $145
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Quebec City, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Quebec City 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 Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City 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 Quebec City.
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 Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Quebec City?
Quebec City has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Quebec City, 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.