Which place is cheaper, Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge?
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.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a charming ski town that is notable for its quaint downtown area and impressive ski slopes. Most visitors head to Breckenridge to enjoy the winter ski season, so you can expect prices to jump during these times, but Breckenridge also has a lot to offer visitors during the warmer seasons as well. Hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing are all popular activities during these times, and the prices are usually a bit more moderate.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America, and The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America.
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Kingston Prices
Jamaica PricesBreckenridge Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Breckenridge $301
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Breckenridge is $301. 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 Breckenridge in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63Breckenridge $143
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126Breckenridge $286
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Breckenridge
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Breckenridge? 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 and Breckenridge Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Breckenridge $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $25
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- Airport Transfers from Kingston.: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Jamaica Airport Transfers and Tours: $40
- Airport /Hotel Transfer Norman Manley airport and Montego bay: $40
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Breckenridge?
Prices for flights to both Breckenridge 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 $45Breckenridge $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Breckenridge $82
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Guided Bar Hopping Tour with VIP Speakeasy Entry: $40
- Rhythmic Walking Music Tour: $40
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio Tour: $50
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Cultural Walking Tour of Kingston: $65
- Tour a Jamaican Farm: $70
Tours and Activities in Breckenridge
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Breckenridge are as follows:
- Breckenridge Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales: $10
- Breckenridge or Vail–Denver Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: $12
- An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure: $12
- Breckenridge Small Group Walking Tour: $20
- Buried Beneath Breckenridge Ghost Tours: $24
- Ghost Walking Tours in Breckenridge: $30
- Breckenridge Tours - Strange but True: $33
- Breckenridge Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Breckenridge Dark Sky Star Tour: $59
- Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco: $65
- Breckenridge After Dark: Haunted History Driving Experience: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Breckenridge $38
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Breckenridge
Also in Breckenridge, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ridden-Breckenridge Fat Bike Beer and Distillery Tour: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Breckenridge, we can see that Breckenridge is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Breckenridge is in North 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 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 Breckenridge would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Breckenridge 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 Kingston Expensive? and Is Breckenridge Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Breckenridge?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 330 times larger than the population of Breckenridge. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Breckenridge, 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.