Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay?
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNadi (Port Denarau) $199Montego Bay $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $199, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $258. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $107Montego Bay $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $214Montego Bay $202
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay? 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.86Montego Bay $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $8.73
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.19
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.19
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.19
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.19
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.20
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.20
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $11
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
- Denarau Hotels to Nadi Airport (Private Departure Transfer): $14
- Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Island Hotels: $14
- Nadi International Airport Private Transfer to Denarau Island(Resorts): $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- RIU Montego Bay or S Hotel Airport & Hotel Transfer: $8.80
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $9.75
- Hyatt Zillara or Ziva Rose Hall private Transfers: $10
- Montego Bay Airport Private Transfers to any Montego Bay Hotels: $10
- Private Airport Transfers from Montego Bay: $10
- Breathless Resort Exclusive Private Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Private Transfers: MBJ Airport ↔ RIU Montego Bay, Palace & Reggae: $13
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer: RIU Mobay, RIU Reggae & RIU Palace: $13
- Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Grandiosa Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- El Greco Resort Private Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $70Montego Bay $141
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $201
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 City and Food Tour All Inclusive Experience: $48
- 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
- Luminous Lagoon Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Glowing Waters Swim: $95
- Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour-From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $130
- The Local Lime- Montego Bay Dinner and/or Nightlife Tour: $149
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Dinner and Nightlife -From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $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.Nadi (Port Denarau) $32Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $55
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $59
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $74
- Cultural Night Tour: $80
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $80
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $82
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $83
- Nadi Sightseeing Include Viseisei Village, Market, Garden& Temple: $87
- Discover Nadi Tour: $89
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $92
- Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour: $92
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $92
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:
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Carnival Cruise Ship in Montego Bay to Great River & Hip strip: $20
- Blue Hole Adventure and Shopping Experience with Transportation: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Montego Bay Nightlife Tour with Private Transportation: $25
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $11Montego Bay $13
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Nadi (Port Denarau) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Montego Bay, 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.