Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Florence?
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 Florence or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Kingston?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €180Kingston €108
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €108. 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 Florence and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Kingston €54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Kingston €108
Compare Hotels in Florence and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Kingston €25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Cellars in Chianti with Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch&Transfer: $206
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $191
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Luxury Van: $218
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $191
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $218
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $191
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Luxury Van: $218
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $191
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $218
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $212
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston: $273
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $264
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Moon Palace Jamaica Grande: $200
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $198
- Montego Bay Airport(One-Way) Transfer to Kingston Hotels: $195
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Kingston €39
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $29
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $34
- Pasta Cooking Class for Families & Wine and Soft Drinks: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Florence Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Kingston €11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best Tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.53
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.53
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.54
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.72
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $5.50
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Walking Tour 3h10 and 25 audio commentary: $6.96
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.06
- Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game: $7.06
- Duomo 1-Hour Express Highlights Tour: $7.55
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Kingston: $282
- Art Walk, Bob Marley Museum Kingston City Tour: $130
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Black River Safari Tour from Kingston: $272
- Blue Mountain Craighton Estate Coffee Tasting Tour / Devon House: $155
- Bluehole, Dunn's River Falls and Port Royal all in one tour: $690
- Bob Marley City Guided Tours: $95
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Kingston €9.33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $29
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Wine Tasting with Cured Meats and Cheeses in Florence: $42
- Sip & Savor Italian Wine Tasting in the Heart of Florence: $46
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $46
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $47
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Kingston, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence or Kingston?
Florence 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 Florence or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Florence as well as Kingston. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the summer, Florence is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Florence in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Florence or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Florence is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 16°C (61°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, Florence usually receives less rain than Kingston. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Florence or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Florence during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Florence is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 7°C (45°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Florence or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Kingston. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Florence is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Florence in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Kingston. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.