Negril from Montego Bay: how long the day is
Negril from Montego Bay is a day trip of 6 to 7 hours including transport. For orientation, a beachfront accommodation in Negril quotes about 50 miles and 1 to 1.5 hours from Montego Bay airport to its property. Roadworks and your pickup location affect the journey. On the 6 hour tour that leaves about 2 hours at Seven Mile Beach and 2 hours at the cliffside café, and the stops can be adjusted on the day.
The highway works near Lucea, with detours and night work, are planned to finish in January 2027. Allow for the road when you pick a departure.
Day trip options and prices
Adult from-prices per person, as of November 2026.
| Option | Time | Price from | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach and café by air-conditioned vehicle | 6 hours | 45 USD | Round-trip transport; entrance to the beach and the cliffside café; pickup in Montego Bay |
| Beach and café with hotel pickup | 6 to 7 hours | 80 USD | Pickup at Montego Bay hotels and Airbnbs |
| Bus or van day | 7 hours | 135 USD | Hotel pickup and drop-off; a beach visit and a stop at the cliffside café |
The three trips cost from 45, 80 and 135 USD per person. The 45 USD option includes round-trip transport and access to the beach and cliffside café. The 80 USD option collects guests at Montego Bay hotels and rented accommodation and takes 6 to 7 hours. The 135 USD option travels by bus or van with hotel pickup and return over seven hours.
Our picks: Negril from Montego Bay
Beach and café days of six to seven hours with round-trip transport.
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Day trip with Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Café
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned bus or van
- Visit to Seven Mile Beach
- Stop at Rick's Cafe
A seven-hour day from Montego Bay by bus or van, with time at the beach and at Rick's Café.
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Seven Mile Beach from Montego Bay
- Pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Allow six to seven hours for the visit from Montego Bay.
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Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Café from Montego Bay
- Round-trip transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the beach
- Entrance to Rick's Cafe
About two hours each at Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Café on a six-hour day; the stops can be adjusted.
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Beach and café days of six to seven hours, all starting in Montego Bay.
Pickup and how the day runs
Meeting points
The 45 USD tour offers pickup in Montego Bay and return to the pickup point. Departure times depend on availability; the six-hour total includes the return journey.
The cliffside café
The cliffside café is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00, so the afternoon and sunset hours suit it. Cliff jumping there is at your own risk, and a child being admitted is not clearance to jump.
On the 45 USD tour, water sports at the beach are paid separately, so bring a towel, swimwear and water shoes. On the 135 USD day, food, drinks and water sports are available to buy. The 45 USD tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
On your own or with a tour
The intercity coach network lists stops at Montego Bay airport and Negril. The Negril station opens daily from 05:15 to 20:00; these are station hours, not departure times. Driving yourself means driving on the left, with roadworks near Lucea. A tour includes the round trip, so you are not matching your return to the last coach, and it gives you time at both stops without handling parking. Transfers, taxis and car rental are on the getting there page.
Rainy seasons run from May to June and from September to November, and the hurricane season runs from June to November. For the beach itself, read the Seven Mile Beach guide, and for the West End at dusk the cliffs and sunset page.
Negril from Montego Bay: frequently asked questions
How long is the day trip from Montego Bay to Negril?
The tours run 6 to 7 hours including the drive. The 6 hour tour spends about 2 hours at the beach and 2 hours at the cliffside café.
Is a day enough for Negril?
It is enough for Seven Mile Beach and the cliffside café. For a catamaran, snorkeling or the cliffs, see the Negril excursions page, or stay a night.
How much does a day trip cost?
From 45 to 135 USD per person as of November 2026. The six-hour option starts at 45 USD, the hotel-pickup trip at 80 USD and the seven-hour bus or van trip at 135 USD.
Can I cancel?
The 45 USD tour gives a full refund when you cancel up to 24 hours before the start.