Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Kingston. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Kingston?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $107. 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 Beirut and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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.
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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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Kingston $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $71
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Kingston $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Kingston $13
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Uncover Beirut's Divided Past: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50
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
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
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 Beirut and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Kingston?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Beirut during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Kingston. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Kingston. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Beirut is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Kingston. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Beirut
| Beirut | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.