Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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: Bucharest or Kingston?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $139Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $139, 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 Bucharest and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Kingston $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Drobeta Turnu Severin - Private Transfer - Driver and Car: $208
- ATV Adrenaline Race in Carpathian with Private Transfer: $142
- Airport Bucharest Transfer: $54
- Airport Henri Coanda (Otopeni) to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Driver: $44
- Airport Private Transfer - to or from any Bucharest hotel: $65
- Airport Transfer - Bucharest Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport : $18
- Airport Transfer Bucharest - Brasov ,Brasov- Bucharest: $66
- Airport to Bucharest - Private Transfer from Henri Coanda Airport OTP Otopeni : $44
- Airport to Bucharest /Private Transfer from OTP Henri Coanda: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Business Car: $148
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Luxury Van: $163
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $59Kingston $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $54
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $64
- Cooking Class traditional food: $66
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $87
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $99
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $109
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $116
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $142
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Kingston $13
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $5.37
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $16
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $18
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Palace of Parliament Bucharest 1 Hour Guided Tour: $21
- Virtual Reality Experience: $21
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $22
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $22
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Bucharest: $22
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.28Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $38
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $52
- Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85
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 Bucharest and Kingston, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest is in Europe 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 Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Kingston?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Kingston?
Bucharest has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bucharest or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Bucharest is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bucharest in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bucharest. Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Kingston during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Kingston. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Bucharest during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Bucharest is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 13°C (55°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bucharest usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Kingston. The winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. Bucharest is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around -1°C (29°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Kingston. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Kingston. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Bucharest is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bucharest in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the spring, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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