Which place is cheaper, Negril or Fortaleza?
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 Fortaleza or Negril?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fortaleza and Negril can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fortaleza or Negril?
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
Negril
Negril is a town in western Jamaica known for its miles of white sand beaches and cliffs. It is certainly one of the more laid back towns on the island yet still attracts a lot of tourists. The hotels are as close to the water as you can get, and the sand gets whiter and whiter the further away from populated areas you get. The water is unbelievably clear and warm in Negril!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, and The Best Eco Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFortaleza $83Negril $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $83, while the average daily cost in Negril is $150. 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 Fortaleza and Negril in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFortaleza $29Negril $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFortaleza $58Negril $204
Compare Hotels in Fortaleza and Negril
Looking for a hotel in Fortaleza or Negril? 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: Fortaleza Hotel Prices and Negril Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fortaleza $20Negril $8.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4x4 Transfer Private Service Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: $268
- Transfer 4 X 4 Fortaleza to Jericoacoara or Jericoacoara to Fortaleza: $240
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Canoa Quebrada: $128
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Flexeiras: $120
- Jericoacoara - Fortaleza x Jericoacoara transfer: $105
- Transfer 4x4 Regular Service Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: $90
- Private Transfer from Praia das Fontes to Fortaleza (FOR) Airport : $87
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Praia das Fontes: $87
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Beberibe: $87
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza Hotels to Fortaleza Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza Cruise Port to Fortaleza hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Carmel Charme Resort to Fortaleza (FOR) Airport: $86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Negril
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Negril:
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Taxi From Airport$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $200
- Private Airport Transfer Montego Bay and Negril: $200
- Private Airport Transfer Royalton Negril: $200
- Private Transfer from Negril to Jamaica (MBJ) Airport: $176
- Luxury Grand Palladium Transfer: $144
- Private Customizable Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport - Negril: $140
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Negril hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers to Negril Hotels: $134
- Private Airport transfer to/from all hotels in Negril round trip: $130
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril/Westmoreland Hotel: $123
- Club Kingston VIP Lounge & Fast Track with Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $112
- Private Montego Bay Airport/ Port Transfer To Hotels in Negril: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Negril?
Prices for flights to both Negril and Fortaleza 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 dayFortaleza $39Negril $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner in the Sky Jamaica Round Trip Taxi & Guide only: $42
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $80
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fortaleza $15Negril $26
Tours and Activities in Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
- Águas Belas Tour: $14
- 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $12
- Beach Park Full-Day Trip Including Brief Tour of Fortaleza: $35
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $23
- City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour: $25
- Fortaleza Historical & Cultural Discovery Private Tour: $178
- Fortaleza Panoramic City Tour with visit to Cumbuco Beach: $19
- Fortaleza Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
- Full Day Beach Tour In Cumbuco: $37
- Full Day Premium Tour in Jericoacoara: $61
- Full Day Tour to Cumbuco From Fortaleza: $12
- Full Day Tour to Cumbuco from Fortaleza: $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Negril
For Negril, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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2 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise : $60
- YS Falls and Sightseeing Tour Day Adventure: $138
- 7Mile Beach/Ricks Cafe Tour with Free Shopping from Montego Bay: $115
- ATV's, Shopping, Seven Mile Beach,Catamaran Cruise to Ricks Cafe : $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour: $113
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril: $232
- Bamboo Rafting and Rick Cafe Negril Private Tour: $156
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Benta River & Falls Private Tour From Montego Bay/Negril: $150
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Guided Tour with Lunch & Admission from Negril: $145
- Black River Safari and YS Falls Tour from Negril: $232
- Blue Hole Secret Falls and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFortaleza $9.58Negril $9.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Negril
Also in Negril, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fortaleza and Negril, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Fortaleza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fortaleza is in South America and Negril 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 Fortaleza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fortaleza 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 Negril would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Negril than you might in Fortaleza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fortaleza Expensive? and Is Negril Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fortaleza or Negril?
Fortaleza has a larger population, and is about 800 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Fortaleza and Negril, 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 Fortaleza or Negril?
Fortaleza has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Negril experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fortaleza or Negril in the Summer?
Both Negril and Fortaleza are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Fortaleza this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Fortaleza is around the same temperature as Negril in the summer. The daily temperature in Fortaleza averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Negril fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Negril. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fortaleza. Fortaleza usually receives less sunshine than Negril during summer. Fortaleza gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Negril receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. It's quite rainy in Fortaleza. In January, Fortaleza usually receives less rain than Negrilin July. Fortaleza gets 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Negril receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Fortaleza is July to January. The rainy season in Fortaleza is January to July.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyFortaleza 28°C (82°F)Negril 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Fortaleza or Negril in the Autumn?
Both Negril and Fortaleza during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Fortaleza for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In the autumn, Fortaleza is around the same temperature as Negril. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fortaleza in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Negril averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Fortaleza often gets less sunshine than Negrilin October. Fortaleza gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Negril receives 233 hours of full sun.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Fortaleza. Fortaleza usually gets more rain in April than Negrilin October. Fortaleza gets 356 mm (14 in) of rain, while Negril receives 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberFortaleza 27°C (80°F)Negril 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Fortaleza or Negril in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Fortaleza and Negril. Many visitors come to Fortaleza in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Fortaleza is generally around the same temperature as Negrilin January. Daily temperatures in Fortaleza average around 26°C (79°F), and Negril fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In Fortaleza, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fortaleza usually receives more sunshine than Negril during winter. Fortaleza gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Negril receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Fortaleza usually receives more rain than Negrilin January. Fortaleza gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Negril receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter. July to January in Fortaleza is the dry season. Also, January to July is the rainy season in Fortaleza.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryFortaleza 26°C (79°F)Negril 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Fortaleza or Negril in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Fortaleza as well as Negril. Most visitors come to Fortaleza for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
Fortaleza is around the same temperature as Negril in the spring. The daily temperature in Fortaleza averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Negril fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fortaleza this time of the year. In the spring, Fortaleza often gets more sunshine than Negrilin April. Fortaleza gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Negril receives 225 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Negril. Fortaleza usually gets less rain in October than Negrilin April. Fortaleza gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Negril receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilFortaleza 28°C (82°F)Negril 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Negril and Fortaleza
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 356 mm (14 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 256 mm (10.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (80°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
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