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 5 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
£238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runaway Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
£238
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 24 miles 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 38 miles 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 24 miles 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 38 miles 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 (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,796 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,926 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Condor
Good (434 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around £198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £307 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£245+
Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£250+
Grand Muthu Runaway Bay Club Caribbean
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£282+
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£369+

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £49 per day, on average, or £246 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Runaway Bay.

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.77 and £18.35.

Hiring a car in Runaway Bay costs £49 per day, on average, or £246 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Runaway Bay.

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.77 and £18.35.