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.

When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in April
Estimated package price
$693
2 travelers
Flight to Runaway Bay
3 nights at hotel
Runaway Bay in April
Estimated package price
$693
2 travelers
Flight to Runaway Bay
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Runaway Bay in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 10″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Runaway Bay, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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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.

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.

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.

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (274 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

Pipers Cove Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 283 reviews)
$106+
Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 471 reviews)
$253+
Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 626 reviews)
$230+
Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.3, 1287 reviews)
$213+
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.2, 17 reviews)
$413+
Royal Decameron Club Caribbean
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1153 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Runaway Bay

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon 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 $64.05 and $85.40. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Runaway Bay, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon 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 $64.05 and $85.40. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Runaway Bay, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.