How much does a trip to Jamaica cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedJMD 168,000 45%
- FoodJMD 98,000 26%
- TransportJMD 35,000 9%
- SightsJMD 70,000 19%
What a day costs in Jamaica
Per person, in JMD
A mid-range day in Jamaica costs about JMD 26,500 per person: JMD 12,000 for a bed, JMD 7,000 for food, JMD 2,500 for local transport and JMD 5,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about JMD 9,000; in comfort, about JMD 60,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $167.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightBasic guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | JMD 5,000 | JMD 12,000 | JMD 25,000 |
| Food a dayStreet food / casual restaurants / good restaurants | JMD 2,500 | JMD 7,000 | JMD 15,000 |
| Transport a dayKingston buses / bus plus short taxi / mostly taxis · Source | JMD 500 | JMD 2,500 | JMD 8,000 |
| Sights a dayOne low-cost outing / main paid sight / tour or two sights | JMD 1,000 | JMD 5,000 | JMD 12,000 |
| A day in total | JMD 9,000 | JMD 26,500 | JMD 60,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Marisol Vega against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Jamaica trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to JMD 371,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | JMD 27,000$170 | JMD 79,500$500 | JMD 180,000$1,132 |
| 7 days | JMD 63,000$396 | JMD 185,500$1,167 | JMD 420,000$2,642 |
| 14 days | JMD 126,000$793 | JMD 371,000$2,334 | JMD 840,000$5,283 |
| 30 days | JMD 270,000$1,698 | JMD 795,000$5,000 | JMD 1,800,000$11,322 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Jamaica cost per day?
For one person, about JMD 9,000 on a budget, JMD 26,500 mid-range or JMD 60,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Jamaica?
For one person, about JMD 63,000 on a budget, JMD 185,500 mid-range or JMD 420,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Jamaica?
About JMD 252,000 on a budget, JMD 742,000 mid-range or JMD 1,680,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Jamaica expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Jamaica costs about $167. Of the 112 destinations we price, 68 are cheaper and 43 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Jamaica?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: JMD 12,000 of the JMD 26,500 a day, about 45%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.