Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Kingston?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, and The Best Adventure Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. 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 Frankfurt and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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: Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Frankfurt €25Kingston €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by business car: $54
- Arrival Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Luxury Vehicle: $63
- Arrival Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Car: $70
- Arrival Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Van: $76
- BaronFleet Frankfurt- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers: $132
- Departure Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA by Luxury Vehicle: $63
- Departure Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA by Van: $81
- Departure Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Car: $70
- Departure Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Van: $76
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $142
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
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 Frankfurt or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Kingston €24
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Frankfurt Old Town": $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.84
- Frankfurt Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $7.00
- Struwwelpeter Museum Entry Ticket w/Audio Guide: $7.53
- Old Town Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour by Smartphone: $7.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Historisches Museum Entry Ticket: $8.61
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
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 dayFrankfurt €30Kingston €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
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 Frankfurt and Kingston, we can see that Frankfurt is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Kingston?
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Frankfurt during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Frankfurt is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Frankfurt. In the summer, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Kingston. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Frankfurt is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Frankfurt in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Kingston. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Frankfurt is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 1°C (34°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Frankfurt is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Frankfurt usually receives more rain than Kingston. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Frankfurt
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 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.