Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Turku?
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 Turku or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku 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: Turku or Montego Bay?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
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 Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku €159Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €159, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €217. 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 Turku and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Turku and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Turku 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: Turku Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Montego Bay €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $81
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Kingston: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $319
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Horseback Ride/Swim and Blue Hole Falls Daytrip with Transfers: $190
- Green Grato Caves and Dunns River Falls with Private Transfer : $180
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting Tour with Private Transfer: $135
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Turku or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Turku 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 dayTurku €56Montego Bay €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.Turku €22Montego Bay €26
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Experience Turku with a local guide: $289
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€2.24
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€31
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€36
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTurku €12Montego Bay €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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Turku much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Turku 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 Turku would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Turku 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 Turku.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Montego Bay?
Turku has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Turku 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 Turku or Montego Bay?
Turku 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 Turku or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Turku is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Turku or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Turku is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Turku in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Turku usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Turku or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Turku can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Turku is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Turku average around -6°C (20°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Turku or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Turku can be very cold during spring. Turku is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Turku usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Turku
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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