Which place is cheaper, Berkshires or Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay or Berkshires?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montego Bay and Berkshires can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Montego Bay or Berkshires?
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.
Berkshires
The Berkshires are a popular highland destination in the western part of Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut. The region has scenic landscape, hiking, lakes, recreational opportunities and other outdoor experiences. The Berkshires also has an impressive cultural scene with music, arts, museums, and live theaters.
The Berkshires can be a bit expensive to visit if you stay at a luxury resort and take advantage of the award winning restaurants in the area. Alternatively, the experience can be equally rewarding by camping, picnicking, and spending your time hiking and enjoying the beautiful natural setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America, and The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America.
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Montego Bay Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontego Bay $255Berkshires $297
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $255, while the average daily cost in Berkshires is $297. 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 Montego Bay and Berkshires in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $100Berkshires $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $200Berkshires $282
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Berkshires
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Berkshires? 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: Montego Bay Hotel Prices and Berkshires Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $14Berkshires $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Airport Private Round Trip Transfer: $40
- Airport Transfer To Hotels in Negril : $88
- Airport Transfer To Secret Wild orchid/ST James Hotel : $60
- Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels (Round-Trip): $54
- Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios Hotels (Round-Trip): $120
- Airport Transfers to Montego Bay Hotels – The Best in Jamaica!: $20
- MBJ Round Trip Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort : $36
- Montego Bay Hotels Private Airport Transfer: $20
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Areas Private Luxury Transfer: $179
- Private Airport Transfer To Jewel Grande Resort : $47
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotels in Montego Bay : $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Berkshires?
Prices for flights to both Berkshires and Montego Bay 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 dayMontego Bay $139Berkshires $126
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour : $40
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay : $40
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Dinner or lunch at pier one Montego bay Food Tour: $144
- Cooking Class in Montego Bay with Home Chef: $150
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer : $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $175
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $31Berkshires $25
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:
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- The Ultimate Montego Bay Night Life Experience: $25
- Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port Transportation Service : $26
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay : $30
- Skip the Line: Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Great River Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage Tour From Montego Bay: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Ricks Cafe and Negril Seven Miles Beach Irie Tour: $35
- Private Shopping Tour in Montego Bay with Hotel Pickup: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Berkshires $31
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:
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $231
- Montego Bay Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Berkshires, we can see that Berkshires is more expensive. And not only is Montego Bay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Berkshires is in North America, 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 Montego Bay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montego Bay 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 Berkshires would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berkshires than you might in Montego Bay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montego Bay Expensive? and Is Berkshires Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay or Berkshires?
Berkshires 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 Montego Bay or Berkshires in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Berkshires. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Montego Bay is a little warmer than Berkshires in the summer. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Berkshires fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berkshires this time of the year. In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Berkshires during summer. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 289 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Berkshires 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Berkshires in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Berkshires. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Montego Bay is much warmer than Berkshires. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montego Bay in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Berkshires averages at about 51°F (11°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In the autumn, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 162 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay usually gets more rain in October than Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Berkshires 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Berkshires in the Winter?
Both Berkshires and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Berkshires can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Berkshires. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 24°C (75°F), and Berkshires fluctuates around 22°F (-6°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives more sunshine than Berkshires during winter. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Berkshires receives 138 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 1.9 inches (49 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Berkshires 22°F (-6°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Berkshires in the Spring?
Both Berkshires and Montego Bay during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Montego Bay is much warmer than Berkshires in the spring. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Berkshires fluctuates around 47°F (9°C).
In Berkshires, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the spring, Montego Bay often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berkshires receives 223 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay usually gets less rain in April than Berkshires. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Berkshires receives 2.6 inches (66 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Berkshires 47°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Berkshires and Montego Bay
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2 inches (51 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
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