Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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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When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 369
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runaway Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 369
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 WestJet, Air Canada, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car rental from Montego Bay, which is about 61 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Timeless Car Rental and Classique Car Rentals, 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 WestJet, Air Canada, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car rental from Montego Bay, which is about 61 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Timeless Car Rental and Classique Car Rentals, 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 (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,177 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,498 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,665 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Condor
Good (555 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,958 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (573 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around C$ 356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 415 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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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 606+
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Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 369+
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Pipers Cove Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 207+
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Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 462+
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Renting a car in Runaway Bay

Expect to pay C$ 2.24 per litre in Runaway Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.79 and C$ 35.72.

Expect to pay C$ 2.24 per litre in Runaway Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.79 and C$ 35.72.