With a population of 14’400, Port Antonio is the largest city in Portland, Jamaica by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Port Antonio deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bushbar (Lot 122 Skippers Boulevard) and The Veranda at Trident Hotel (The Trident Hotel) are great picks.
Although Port Antonio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingston Norman Manley (KIN), which is located 44 km from Port Antonio. Kingston Norman Manley is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Port Antonio from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 47m.
Another option to get to Port Antonio is to pick up a car rental from Montego Bay, which is about 158 km from Port Antonio. You’ll find branches of Timeless Car Rental and Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Montego Bay.
Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $630 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Port Antonio (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.