Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Kingston?
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 Kingston or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Antigua Guatemala, 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: Kingston or Antigua Guatemala?
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.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Kingston Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Kingston and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Antigua Guatemala? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Kingston Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Antigua Guatemala $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- From Negril: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $749
- Montego Bay: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $479
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- From Ocho Rios: One Way Private Transfer to Kingston Airport: $319
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Port to Kingston Airport (KIN): $254
- Private Transfer from Kingston Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $254
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $254
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Antigua: One way private transfer to Guatemala City: $64
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $25
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Kingston 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 dayKingston $45Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.25
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Lunch$7.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Experience with Locals: $58
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $65
- Antigua Street Food Tour : $65
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $74
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Antigua: Private Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $90
- Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Antigua Guatemala $15
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
- ATV Outback Adventure from Kingston: $288
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Kingston: $282
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Art Walk, Bob Marley Museum Kingston City Tour : $130
- Authentic Jamaican Food Experience: $140
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $190
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $976
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Admission & Kingston Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $258
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Antigua Walking Tour: $23
- Antigua Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour: $25
- Walking Tour of the Wonders of La Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Cultural and fun tour in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, cultural.: $25
- Chocolate workshop; gastronomic experience of cocoa.: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Antigua Guatemala $11
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Antigua Guatemala?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
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.