Montego Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Montego Bay
With a population of 82,867, Montego Bay is the largest city in Saint James, Jamaica by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Montego Bay has to offer.
Where to Eat in Montego Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sugar Mill Restaurant (Sugar Mill Rd.) and Marguerites Seafood by the Sea (Gloucester Ave.) are great picks.
When to visit Montego Bay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montego Bay in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Montego Bay, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Montego Bay
Plane
When flying to Montego Bay, you’ll arrive at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Montego Bay from Australia departs from Canberra and takes around 55h 14m.
Airlines serving Montego Bay
Where to stay in Montego Bay
From 5-star hotels such as the Sandals Royal Caribbean (Src) to great affordable options like the Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach, Montego Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $849 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Montego Bay, with prices from $47 to $3,042 per night. Ocean Front is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Montego Bay are about 44% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ocean Front - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Adults Only Unlimited Luxury, Royal Decameron Montego Beach and Altamont West Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Ocean Front is $125.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montego Bay
Most booked hotels in Montego Bay
Hiring a car in Montego Bay
Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Montego Bay is the Timeless Car Rental branch at 17 Claude Clarke Ave.,Montego Bay Jamaica, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Montego Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.90 and $34.53. The most frequently booked car type in Montego Bay is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.