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
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runaway Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star 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. Kingston Norman Manley is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Classique Car Rentals and Timeless Car Rental, 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 JetBlue, Delta, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Classique Car Rentals and Timeless Car Rental, among others, in Montego Bay.

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,219 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,562 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,208 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,607 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
Condor
Good (584 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (579 reviews)
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

From 5-star hotels such as the Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay to great affordable options like the Grand Muthu Runaway Bay Club Caribbean, Runaway Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 47 reviews)
$492+
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
5 stars
Good (7.9, 499 reviews)
$261+
Pipers Cove Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, 410 reviews)
$149+
Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica
5 stars
Good (7.2, 1323 reviews)
$300+

Renting a car in Runaway Bay

Renting a car in Runaway Bay costs $66 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.09 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 $73.13 and $97.51.

Renting a car in Runaway Bay costs $66 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.09 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 $73.13 and $97.51.