Which place is cheaper, Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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 Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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.
Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872. The area is famous for its many geysers, hot springs, and thermal areas. It also has a wide diversity of wildlife and stunning beauty, making it one of the most impressive places you can visit in the United States. The national park takes up an area of about 3,472 square miles and is mostly located within the state of Wyoming. It also touches the states of Idaho and Montana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, and The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America.
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Montego Bay Prices
Jamaica PricesYellowstone National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $258Yellowstone National Park $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $258, while the average daily cost in Yellowstone National Park is $181. 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 Yellowstone National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $102Yellowstone National Park $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $204Yellowstone National Park $148
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Yellowstone National Park
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Yellowstone National Park? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $15Yellowstone National Park $37
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 Grand Palladium Resort: $45
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
- 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 Riu Montego / Reggae / Palace: $40
- Airport Transfer Negril Hotels: $130
- Airport Transfer To Dreams Rose Hall: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Yellowstone National Park?
Prices for flights to both Yellowstone National Park 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 $142Yellowstone National Park $80
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
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $85
- Sunset Dinner at Bamboo Beach Club: $99
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $31Yellowstone National Park $34
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$2.67
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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:
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $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
- Souvenirs and Gift shopping Tour in Montego Bay: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Cinnamon Hill Great House Tour: Home of Johnny Cash: $23
- Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port to Doctor's Cave Beach and City Tour: $29
- Doctor Cave Beach and Hip Strip Shopping from Cruise Ship: $30
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
Tours and Activities in Yellowstone National Park
Here are a few actual costs in Yellowstone National Park for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Yellowstone’s West Thumb Basin: $7.99
- Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour to Grand Prismatic Overlook: $7.99
- Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Old Faithful Geyser Basin: $9.99
- Yellowstone Grand Loop self-guided driving tour start Grant VC: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park: $20
- Yellowstone National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $22
- Grand Teton and Yellowstone Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle: $31
- Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff: $36
- Small-Group Sunset Kayaking Tour on Lake Yellowstone: $110
- Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features: $114
- Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Yellowstone National Park $19
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: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Yellowstone National Park, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Yellowstone National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone National Park Expensive?.
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.