Average cost of trip to Jamaica
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Jamaica
Updated Sept. 21, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Jamaica? You should plan to spend around J$18,175.85 ($117.14) per day on your trip to Jamaica for one person and J$23,938.62 ($154.28) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (J$12,413.08 $80.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (J$6,085.51 $39.22) and some entertainment (J$5,440.03 $35.06) for two. Find more about Jamaica travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Jamaica cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Jamaica is around J$272,058.14 ($1,753.36) for one person and around J$439,845.46 ($2,834.72) for a couple including flights. February is the cheapest month to go to Jamaica.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Jamaica?
A lot of people want to visit Jamaica and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.
✈ Cost of flights to Jamaica from
How much does it cost to fly to Jamaica? High season for flights to Jamaica spans from July to August — prepare to pay $960.00 and more for your return flight to Jamaica. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $764.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Jamaica
How much do hotels charge per night in Jamaica? High season in Jamaica runs from June to October. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $69.00. Low season spans from May to May. You can get a room for a night for as low as $52.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $62.70 per night, but prices can go up to 10% higher during high season.
Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
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Sept. 21, 2021 | AirBnB | September | $62.40 |
Sept. 16, 2021 | AirBnB | September | $62.40 |
Sept. 11, 2021 | AirBnB | September | $56.00 |
Sept. 6, 2021 | AirBnB | September | $56.00 |
Sept. 1, 2021 | AirBnB | September | $58.40 |
Aug. 27, 2021 | AirBnB | August | $57.60 |
Aug. 22, 2021 | AirBnB | August | $57.60 |
Aug. 17, 2021 | AirBnB | August | $57.60 |
Aug. 12, 2021 | AirBnB | August | $57.60 |
Aug. 7, 2021 | AirBnB | August | $57.60 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Jamaica
How much does food in Jamaica cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Jamaica is J$0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Jamaica would cost you around J$1,165.28 ($7.51). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around J$1,860.41 ($11.99). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.
How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Jamaica is around J$117.92 ($0.76). A soft drink is around J$121.03 ($0.78) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around J$361.53 ($2.33) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are J$212.57 ($1.37) per cocktail.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Supermarket Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | J$121.03 ≈$0.78 | |
🍺 Beer | — | |
💧 Bottle of Water | J$117.92 ≈$0.76 | |
Bar Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
🍺 Beer | J$361.53 ≈$2.33 | |
🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | J$212.57 ≈$1.37 | |
Meals | ||
🍽 Dinner for Two | J$1,860.41 ≈$11.99 | |
🌯 Street Food | J$1,165.28 ≈$7.51 | |
🍿 Local Snack | — |
Added | Type | Price, JMD |
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April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | J$111.72 $0.72 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | J$333.60 $2.15 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | J$1,664.90 $10.73 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | J$1,664.90 $10.73 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | J$211.50 $1.36 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | J$423.00 $2.73 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | J$665.65 $4.29 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | J$6,656.51 $42.90 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | J$387.91 $2.50 |
April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | J$139.65 $0.90 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Jamaica
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Jamaica?
Type | Average Price |
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🏰 Group Tour | — |
🏛 Museum | — |
🤹 Show or Theatre | J$988.39 ≈$6.37 |
🕺 Night Club | — |
🏄 Experience | — |
Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, JMD |
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April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | J$423.00 $2.73 |
April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | J$1,553.19 $10.01 |
April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | J$423.00 $2.73 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Jamaica
How much does airport transfer cost in Jamaica? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately J$423.60 ($2.73).
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Transfers | ||
🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
Taxi | ||
🚖 Taxi | J$423.60 ≈$2.73 | |
Public Transport | ||
🚉 Public Transport | J$268.43 ≈$1.73 | |
Transport Rentals | ||
🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — |
Added | Type of Transport | Price, JMD |
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April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | J$84.60 $0.55 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | J$423.00 $2.73 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | J$555.49 $3.58 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | J$111.72 $0.72 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | J$423.00 $2.73 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | J$423.00 $2.73 |
☀ Weather in Jamaica
The hottest season in Jamaica runs from June to November. The average temperature is around 32 °C. The rainy season is from September to November with average rainfall of 135mm.
🤑 Calculate your Jamaica travel budget
Destination in Jamaica | Total | Flight | Accomodation | Eating Out | Entertainment | Transport | Pocket Cash |
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Jamaica | 1753.4 | 723 | 560 | 137.2 | 122.7 | 38.7 | 171.7 |