Which place is cheaper, Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
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.
Fairfield
The city of Fairfield is in Solano County, California, in the Sacramento Valley area. It's a medium sized city that is home to the Travis Air Force Base. It's also halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along Interstate 80. There are a handful of interesting activities in the area. Consider visiting either the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area or the Hill Slough Wildlife Area both of which have hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and boating opportunities. You can also take a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory which is in town, or tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery which includes two complimentary beers and a limitless supply of pretzels. On Thursdays you can take a guided tour of the Travis Air Force Base. If you're interested in visited a working ranch, Rush Ranch is open to the public and can be a fun experience with an opportunity to visit with the animals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, and The Best Wildlife 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 $255Fairfield $153
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $255, while the average daily cost in Fairfield is $153. 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 Fairfield in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontego Bay $100Fairfield $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontego Bay $200Fairfield $194
Compare Hotels in Montego Bay and Fairfield
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Fairfield? 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 Fairfield Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montego Bay $14Fairfield -
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
- Chevy Suburban Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $300
- Club Night Life Round-Trip Private Transfer in Montego Bay : $300
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport To Ocho Rios: $267
- Ocho Rios Hotels / Resort - Airport Transfers: $267
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Negril (Round Trip): $225
- Private Transfer To/From Montego Bay & Airport MBJ Across Jamaica: $215
- Iberostar Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $200
- Luxury Montego Bay Airport Transfers – Reliable & Affordable: $200
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling & Private Transfer Montego Bay: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Montego Bay or Fairfield?
Prices for flights to both Fairfield 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 $139Fairfield $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Fairfield
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fairfield:
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El Pollo Loco Lunch (for 3)$17
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Hometown Buffet Dinner (for 3)$44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montego Bay $31Fairfield $13
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:
- 2 Days Of Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls & Hidden Beauty Adventure: $180
- ATV Adventure to Seven Mile Beach and Ricks Cafe: $220
- Bioluminescence Lagoon Tour from Montego Bay with Pick Up: $105
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Bob Marley Nine Mile and Dunn's River Falls Tour From Montego Bay : $300
- Dirt Adventure ATV from Montego Bay: $160
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Falmouth to Bob Marley Nine Miles and Dunns River Falls Tour : $250
- Floyds Pelican Bar Private Tour : $155
- Green Grotto Cave Private Tour: $115
- Horseback Riding and Tour from Montego Bay : $230
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontego Bay $13Fairfield -
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 Fairfield, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Fairfield much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Fairfield 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 Fairfield would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fairfield 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 Fairfield.
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 Fairfield Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montego Bay or Fairfield?
Fairfield has a larger population, and is about 28% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Fairfield, 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 Montego Bay or Fairfield?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Fairfield. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Montego Bay is generally a little warmer than Fairfield. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 28°C (82°F), and Fairfield fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fairfield. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In the summer, Montego Bay often gets less sunshine than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fairfield receives 439 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay usually gets more rain in July than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 0 inches (1 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontego Bay 28°C (82°F)Fairfield 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Fairfield in the Autumn?
Both Fairfield and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Montego Bay is much warmer than Fairfield in the autumn. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Fairfield fluctuates around 62°F (17°C).
It's quite sunny in Fairfield. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Fairfield during autumn. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Fairfield receives 300 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. In October, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 1.1 inches (27 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontego Bay 27°C (81°F)Fairfield 62°F (17°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Fairfield in the Winter?
Both Fairfield and Montego Bay during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Montego Bay is much warmer than Fairfield. Typically, the winter temperatures in Montego Bay in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Fairfield averages at about 46°F (8°C).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the winter, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fairfield receives 149 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay usually gets less rain in January than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 3.8 inches (97 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontego Bay 24°C (75°F)Fairfield 46°F (8°C)
Should I visit Montego Bay or Fairfield in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Fairfield. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In April, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Fairfield. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 25°C (77°F), and Fairfield fluctuates around 56°F (13°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fairfield this time of the year. In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Fairfield during spring. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Fairfield receives 328 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Fairfield. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 1.3 inches (32 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontego Bay 25°C (77°F)Fairfield 56°F (13°C)
Typical Weather for Fairfield 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) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 inches (97 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 inches (32 mm) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 0 inches (1 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 inches (2 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 inches (27 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 inches (65 mm) |
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