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

Activities & attractions in Runaway Bay

When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£454
2 travellers
Flight to Runaway Bay
3 nights at hotel
Runaway Bay in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£454
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 FlexWays and Street Rent a Car, 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 FlexWays and Street Rent a Car, among others, in Montego Bay.

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,160 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,876 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,175 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,479 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,566 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (238 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,850 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (665 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,244 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around £178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £234 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£185+
Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£166+
Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£158+
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£319+
Royal Decameron Club Caribbean
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£131+

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay

Expect to pay £1.01 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 £12.05 and £16.07. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Runaway Bay, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.01 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 £12.05 and £16.07. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Runaway Bay, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.