A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Kingston for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Kingston?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Kingston, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Kingston?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

Kingston

Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.


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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $125. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Agra and Kingston in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Kingston $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Agra and Kingston

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Kingston? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Kingston


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Agra Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $9.96
    Kingston $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
  • Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
  • Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $51
  • Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
  • Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
  • Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $27
  • Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:

  • From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
  • From Negril: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $749
  • Montego Bay: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $479
  • Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
  • From Ocho Rios: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $319
  • From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
  • Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $252
  • Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
  • Private Transfer from Kingston Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $235
  • Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $235
  • Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
  • Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Kingston?

Prices for flights to both Kingston and Agra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $26
    Kingston $45
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.70
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $28
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $28
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Kingston $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $6.92
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $17

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.80
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.97
  • Agra:- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour: $1.14
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.14
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.14
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $1.57
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.59
  • From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride: $1.71
  • Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $1.82
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $1.96
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $1.99
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Skip-the-Line Tour from Delhi or Agra : $2.00

Tours and Activities in Kingston

Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
  • ATV Outback Adventure from Kingston: $288
  • Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Kingston: $282
  • Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
  • Authentic Jamaican Food Experience: $140
  • Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $892
  • Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
  • Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $14,915
  • Bob Marley Museum Admission & Kingston Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $258
  • Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
  • Bob Marley's Mausoleum Tour : $167
  • Bob Marley, Blue Hole, Secret Falls and Luminous Lagoon Tour: $296

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.28
    Kingston $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:

  • Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Kingston?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Kingston, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.