A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Delhi vs. Ocho Rios for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Delhi or Ocho Rios?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Ocho Rios, 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: Delhi or Ocho Rios?

Delhi

Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.

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 Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Delhi?

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 Delhi is $53, 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 Delhi and Ocho Rios in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delhi $22
    Ocho Rios $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delhi $44
    Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Ocho Rios

Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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.

Hotels in Delhi


Hotels in Ocho Rios


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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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delhi $4.64
    Ocho Rios $7.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.11
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.82
  • Subway
    $0.36
  • Uber Cab
    $0.91
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.70
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
  • 3-Day Fast Train Jaipur-Delhi Tour with Tickets & Transfers: $190
  • Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
  • Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla: $160
  • One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $144
  • One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
  • Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Discover the Agra with Comfort: $130
  • Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $127
  • One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Including Guided Tour: $120
  • Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $115
  • One Way Delhi To Pushkar Transfer: $112
  • Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $112

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios

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

  • Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
  • Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
  • A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
  • ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
  • Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
  • Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
  • Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
  • Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
  • Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
  • Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
  • Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
  • Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Ocho Rios?

Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Delhi 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
    Delhi $20
    Ocho Rios $28
Typical Food Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:


  • McDonalds
    $3.33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.

  • Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
  • Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
  • Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
  • Food Tour in Delhi: $29
  • Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
  • Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
  • Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
  • Evening Food Tour: $40
  • Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
  • Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
  • The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
  • Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delhi $19
    Ocho Rios $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Red Fort
    $9.88

Tours and Activities in Delhi

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

  • 2 Days Self Guided Audio Tour in Delhi with Ticket Option: $10
  • 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
  • 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
  • 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $139
  • 5-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour Agra Jaipur New Delhi: $229
  • 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
  • Agra Private Luxury Car Sightseeing Tour: $65
  • Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
  • All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
  • Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
  • Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
  • Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour: $32

Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios

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


  • Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate
    $11
  • Admission to Coyaba Gardens
    $5.27
  • 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.

  • Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
  • Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
  • Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
  • Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
  • Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
  • Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
  • Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
  • Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
  • Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
  • Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
  • Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
  • Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delhi $8.23
    Ocho Rios $7.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi

Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30

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 Delhi and Ocho Rios, we can see that Ocho Rios is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Ocho Rios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ocho Rios than you might in Delhi.

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


Which is Bigger, Delhi or Ocho Rios?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 1160 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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 Delhi or Ocho Rios?

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 Delhi or Ocho Rios in the Summer?

Both Ocho Rios and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun.

The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Delhi 31°C (88°F) 
    Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Ocho Rios. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Ocho Rios during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Delhi 26°C (79°F) 
    Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Ocho Rios in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Ocho Rios. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.

Delhi usually gets more rain in January than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun.

Delhi is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Delhi 15°C (59°F) 
    Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Ocho Rios in the Spring?

Both Ocho Rios and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Delhi usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Rios during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Delhi is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Delhi 29°C (84°F) 
    Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Delhi

Delhi Ocho Rios
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 26°C (79°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 26°C (79°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Mar 22°C (72°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 26°C (80°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
May 33°C (91°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 28°C (83°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Jul 31°C (88°F) 170 mm (6.7 in) 29°C (83°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 30°C (86°F) 200 mm (7.9 in) 29°C (83°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 29°C (83°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dec 16°C (61°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)