Ocho Rios travel guide

Ocho Rios Tourism | Ocho Rios Guide

You're Going to Love Ocho Rios

With a population of 9,450, Ocho Rios 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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ocho Rios has to offer.

When to visit Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 1821
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocho Rios in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 1821
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ocho Rios in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 171 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ocho Rios, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.

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How to Get to Ocho Rios

Plane

When flying to Ocho Rios, you’ll arrive at Ocho Rios Boscobel (OCJ), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ocho Rios, you’ll arrive at Ocho Rios Boscobel (OCJ), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Ocho Rios

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Condor
Good (252 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (274 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocho Rios

From 5-star hotels such as the Couples Sans Souci to great affordable options like the Hibiscus Lodge, Ocho Rios offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 737 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,453 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocho Rios

Most booked hotels in Ocho Rios

Jamaica Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,232+
Couples Sans Souci
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,187+
Moon Palace Jamaica
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,103+
Riu Ocho Rios
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,094+
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 2,041+
Silver Seas Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
RM 403+

Hiring a car in Ocho Rios

Expect to pay RM 6.68 per litre in Ocho Rios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 80.16 and RM 106.88. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ocho Rios, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 6.68 per litre in Ocho Rios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 80.16 and RM 106.88. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ocho Rios, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.