Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Runaway Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Runaway Bay

With a population of 6.517, Runaway Bay is a must-see destination in Saint Ann, Jamaica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Runaway Bay has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Runaway Bay

When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
£165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runaway Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
£165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Runaway Bay in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 253 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Runaway Bay, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Runaway Bay

Plane

Although Runaway Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ocho Rios Boscobel (OCJ), which is located 39 km from Runaway Bay. Kingston Norman Manley is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Montego Bay, which is about 61 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Timeless Car Rental and Epic Car Rental Limited, among others, in Montego Bay.

Plane

Although Runaway Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ocho Rios Boscobel (OCJ), which is located 39 km from Runaway Bay. Kingston Norman Manley is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Montego Bay, which is about 61 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Timeless Car Rental and Epic Car Rental Limited, among others, in Montego Bay.

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,033 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,086 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,720 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Condor
Good (548 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,889 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around £215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £291 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£364+
Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£212+
Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£247+

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £50 per day, on average, or £200 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.19 per litre in Runaway Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.26 and £19.01.

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £50 per day, on average, or £200 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.19 per litre in Runaway Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.26 and £19.01.