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Jamaica is a vacation destination for Canadian travellers. Seasons to know: December to April (best weather) and May to June (great value). The local currency is the Jamaican dollar (JMD), and major airports include Montego Bay (MBJ) and Kingston (KIN). TripRadr compares vacation packages to Jamaica from Canadian cities in CAD.
Compare Jamaica vacation packagesThese are the seasons TripRadr uses for Jamaica. Prices and crowds change month by month, so use Best Time to Go to see the cheapest day to leave.
Things to do
Walk up the terraced waterfall near Ocho Rios, a classic day trip.
Head to the cliffs on the west end for the evening light over the sea.
Spend a slow day on Seven Mile Beach in Negril or a resort cove in Montego Bay.
Try roadside jerk chicken and pork, patties and fresh fruit.
The resort areas TripRadr compares in Jamaica. Open a guide for each area, then compare packages.
Major airports include Montego Bay (MBJ) and Kingston (KIN). Compare vacation packages from these Canadian cities.
Helpful information to make the most of your trip.
The currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar (JMD). Package prices on TripRadr are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.
Eastern Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Flight times are shown in the local time of each airport.
There are 4 seasons to plan around in Jamaica. Best weather: December to April. Great value: May to June. Hot and lively: July to August. Lower prices: September to November.
Major airports include Montego Bay (MBJ) and Kingston (KIN). TripRadr has pages for flights from Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Flights depend on the season and the travel brand.
The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Jamaica. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.
TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Jamaica. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
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Find and compare vacation packages to Jamaica from the major Canadian travel brands.
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