Jamaica · North coast
Montego Bay travel guide
All-inclusives, clear water and the Hip Strip
Montego Bay. Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Montego Bay is Jamaica's main resort area and where most UK flights land. It has big all-inclusive resorts, calm beaches such as Doctor's Cave and the lively 'Hip Strip' of bars and restaurants.
It's a good base for river rafting, great houses and the Luminous Lagoon.
What Montego Bay is known for
- Doctor's Cave
Clear, calm water.
- The Hip Strip
Bars and restaurants.
- Martha Brae rafting
Bamboo rafts on the river.
- Luminous Lagoon
Glowing water at night.
Top things to do in Montego Bay
Where to stay in Montego Bay
Best time to visit Montego Bay
Best value: May, Nov. December to April: dry and sunny.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 9h 45m from London to MBJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Use resort taxis, licensed JUTA taxis or tours.
Good to know
- Only take licensed taxis with red PPV plates.
- Agree taxi fares before you set off.
- Hurricane season is June to November.
Montego Bay FAQ
Is Montego Bay safe for tourists?
Resorts and the Hip Strip are fine with normal care.
How far is Negril?
About 1.5 hours by road.
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Port AntonioNature · East coast
KingstonCity · South-east
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