Destination
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay is Jamaica's main gateway, with all-inclusive resorts minutes from the airport, reggae and jerk at every turn, and rivers, waterfalls and plantation houses within a day trip.
Trips to Montego Bay from every city
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Lowest fares to Montego Bay by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $532 | 1 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $611 | 1 |
| Nashville | $635 | 1 |
| Fort Myers | $644 | 2 |
| Miami | $677 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- July: Reggae Sumfest in late July is the island's biggest music festival.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest months of the year.
Where to stay in Montego Bay
- Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue): Doctor's Cave Beach, bars and restaurants within walking distance, minutes from the airport.
- Rose Hall: The big all-inclusives and golf courses on the beaches east of town.
- Ironshore: Villas and mid-size resorts between Rose Hall and the airport.
- Freeport peninsula: Secrets and Breathless resorts on a man-made peninsula with calm water.
- Hopewell and Round Hill: Old-money luxury resorts and villas on the quieter coast west of the city.
What to do in Montego Bay
- Swim at Doctor's Cave Beach
- Night tour of the Rose Hall Great House
- Bamboo raft down the Martha Brae river
- Night swim in the glowing Luminous Lagoon at Falmouth
- Climb Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios
- Jerk chicken and festival at Scotchies
Good to know
| Airports | Montego Bay Sangster International (MBJ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Jamaica |
| Kind of trip | beach, family, nightlife, romantic, adventure |
Questions about Montego Bay
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
November, December, January, February, March and April. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest months of the year.
Do US citizens need a passport for Montego Bay?
Yes. Montego Bay is in Jamaica; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Montego Bay on the ground?
Montego Bay is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.