What could your Montego Bay property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Montego Bay typically achieves around €110 a night at about 60% occupancy — roughly €2,008 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €77 | 219 | €1,405 | €16,863 |
| 1 bedroom | €94 | 219 | €1,716 | €20,586 |
| 2 bedrooms | €110 | 219 | €2,008 | €24,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | €143 | 219 | €2,610 | €31,317 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €176 | 219 | €3,212 | €38,544 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €35 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Montego Bay
Rules and licensing
Registration with the Jamaica Tourist Board is expected for commercial letting, and strata rules in resort developments frequently restrict nightly rental.
Tourist tax
A tourism enhancement fee applies per visitor, and GCT applies to accommodation.
How the year is shaped
December to April is the peak. The August to November hurricane window is the softest and insurance reflects it.
Who books here
Week-long beach holidays competing with all-inclusives, plus diaspora visits. Gated security and airport transfer arrangements matter to guests here.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Montego Bay
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are December to April, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
60% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 219 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €35 per stay, and roughly 55 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD). 1 EUR = 170 JMD / 1 USD = 157 JMD
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Montego Bay travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.