Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Auckland or Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Ocho Rios can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Ocho Rios?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $170Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $170, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Auckland and Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $99Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $198Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Ocho Rios? 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.
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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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $17Ocho Rios $7.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Hobbiton Private Transfers with Group Tour: $516
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Thames: $201
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $180
- Private Airport Transfers and Tours: $168
- Private Luxury Transfer To/Fr City in Mercedes Van: $162
- Private One-Way Transfer: Auckland Airport to Hamilton/Rotorua: $162
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland Airport Transfers: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland's Point to Point Transfers : $150
- Auckland Cruise/Wharf & Airport Transfers : $144
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP***Private KINGSTON Airport Transfers to***OCHO RIOS**HOTELS**: $292
- Sandals Ocho Rios Resort Airport Transfer: $67
- Runaway Bay Hotels Transfers between Montego Bay Airport: $60
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Round Trip Transfers from MBJ: $160
- Runaway Bay Airport Transfer: $48
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $240
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $50
- Private Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to Runaway Bay Hotels: $54
- Private Transfers To/From Ocho Rios & OCJ Airport Across Jamaica: $143
- Private Transfer to horseback,Bluehole,River rafting in OchoRios.: $70
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain from Ocho Rios: $20
- Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Auckland 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
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Food Meals for one dayAuckland $46Ocho Rios $28
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $27Ocho Rios $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $96
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $270
- Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $198
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $249
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $78
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $174
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $155
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $117
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Tour from Runaway Bay: $285
- Blue Hole Tour From Ocho Rios: $60
- Blue Hole Waterfalls + Bamboo River Rafting Tour from Ocho Rios: $109
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $165
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Tubing Combo Tour from Ocho Rios: $140
- Private Dunn's River and Blue hole tour from Ocho Rios : $110
- Private Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios : $60
- Shopping Tour From Runaway Bay Hotels : $75
- 1 Hour Private Rafting Experience in Jamaica: $65
- ATV Adventure and Shopping from Falmouth (Minimum 4 persons): $165
- ATV Guided Tour To Blue Hole & Spanish Bridge In Ocho Rios: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Ocho Rios $7.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Ocho Rios, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Ocho Rios?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Auckland and Ocho Rios, 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.
When is the best time to visit Auckland or Ocho Rios?
Auckland has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Auckland or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Ocho Rios. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Auckland is cooler than Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Auckland in January average around 20°C (68°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In Auckland, it's very sunny this time of the year. Auckland usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Rios during summer. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Auckland usually receives more rain than Ocho Riosin July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Ocho Rios. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
In April, Auckland is generally much colder than Ocho Riosin October. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 16°C (61°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. In the autumn, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Ocho Riosin October. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ocho Rios. Auckland usually gets less rain in April than Ocho Riosin October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
Both Ocho Rios and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Auckland is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during winter. Auckland gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Auckland. In July, Auckland usually receives more rain than Ocho Riosin January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Auckland during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
In the spring, Auckland is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Auckland in October average around 14°C (58°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F)in April.
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Ocho Riosin April. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in October than Ocho Riosin April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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