Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Prague?
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 Prague or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Montego Bay. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Prague or Montego Bay?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Prague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $147Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $147, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Prague and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $77Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $154Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Prague and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Prague 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $9.25Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $20
- Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center: $26
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $42
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague City Hotels 1 - 3 pax: $46
- Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG): $47
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $54
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $59
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $60
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to Prague airport: $60
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague City Hotels 1 - 7 pax: $61
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Florenc Bus Station: $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay and Falmouth Hotels : $16
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport/ Port Transfers to Montego Bay Hotels: $16
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay or Falmouth: $16
- Private Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotel: $16
- Sangster Airport Montego Bay Transfer to Montego Bay or Falmouth: $16
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels: $16
- Private airport transfer to negril resorts arrival/departure: $17
- Private Airport Transfer Montego Bay: $20
- Private Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay: $20
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Montego Bay Airport transfer to Falmouth Trelawny : $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Prague 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 dayPrague $51Montego Bay $139
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.84
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Lunch for One$15
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Bananas$0.68
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Cookies$0.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $64
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $70
- Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $73
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $77
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $83
- Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $85
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $89
- Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen: $95
- Prague to Detenice Medieval Castle, Brewery and Dinner Experience: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $18Montego Bay $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.84
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.77
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Image Theatre for Two$46
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike : $3.59
- Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.59
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague : $3.59
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.59
- E-Bike, E-Scooter Viewpoint Fun Tour: $3.59
- Prague Sightseeing Express Tour in Classic Car : $3.59
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.59
- Self Guided Tours Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District: $3.61
- Prague Castle Walking Tour (Tip-based tour): $3.61
- Prague’s TOP Sights - Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour): $3.61
- Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge : $3.61
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$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Luminous Lagoon Admission Tickets: $40
- Jet Car Experience/ clear kayak photo shoot in Montego Bay: $40
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $50
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- Montego Bay Sight Seeing with Tour Guide : $50
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $54
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure with Limestone Massage from Montego Bay: $55
- Montego Bay & Falmouth Hotels, Souvenir Shopping and sightseeing: $60
- Private Tour in Dunns River Falls: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Private Montego Bay Customized Tour with Pickup and Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $13Montego Bay $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $63
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $63
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $66
- PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $69
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
- Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
- Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $132
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $143
- Live-Guided 3 Hours Brewery Segway Tour + Monastic Beer: $162
- Bohemian Switzerland From Prague with Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $179
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe 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 Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Montego Bay?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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.
When is the best time to visit Prague or Montego Bay?
Prague 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 Prague or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Prague is cooler than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Prague. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Prague gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Prague usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPrague 19°C (66°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Prague or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Prague during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In the autumn, Prague is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Prague in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Prague often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Prague gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Prague usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPrague 11°C (52°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Prague or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Montego Bay. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. In January, Prague is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 1°C (33°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Prague gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Prague usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPrague 1°C (33°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Prague or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Prague as well as Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Prague is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 10°C (49°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the spring, Prague often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Prague gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPrague 10°C (49°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Prague
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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