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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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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Runaway Bay has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Runaway Bay

Selection of Excursions from Runaway Bay Hotels
Tours•Sightseeing

When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£430
2 travellers
Flight to Runaway Bay
3 nights at hotel
Runaway Bay in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£430
2 travellers
Flight to Runaway Bay
3 nights at 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 24 miles from Runaway Bay.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Montego Bay, which is about 38 miles from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Chalis and Timeless Car Rental, 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 24 miles from Runaway Bay.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Montego Bay, which is about 38 miles from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Chalis and Timeless Car Rental, among others, in Montego Bay.

Airports near Runaway Bay

KINKingston Norman Manley
MBJMontego Bay Sangster Intl
OCJOcho Rios Boscobel

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,981 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,918 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,103 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,467 reviews)
Condor
Good (344 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around £177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

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Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£230+
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Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£197+
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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£323+
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Royal Decameron Club Caribbean
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Runaway Bay

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £48 per day, on average, or £288 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.88 and £14.51. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Runaway Bay, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £48 per day, on average, or £288 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.88 and £14.51. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Runaway Bay, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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