Which place is cheaper, Fairfield or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Fairfield?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Fairfield, 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 Fairfield?
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.
Fairfield
The city of Fairfield is in Solano County, California, in the Sacramento Valley area. It's a medium sized city that is home to the Travis Air Force Base. It's also halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along Interstate 80. There are a handful of interesting activities in the area. Consider visiting either the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area or the Hill Slough Wildlife Area both of which have hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and boating opportunities. You can also take a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory which is in town, or tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery which includes two complimentary beers and a limitless supply of pretzels. On Thursdays you can take a guided tour of the Travis Air Force Base. If you're interested in visited a working ranch, Rush Ranch is open to the public and can be a fun experience with an opportunity to visit with the animals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Fairfield $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Fairfield is $131. 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 Fairfield in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Fairfield $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Fairfield $194
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Fairfield
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Fairfield? 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 Fairfield Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Fairfield -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $229
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $170
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $169
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Fairfield?
Prices for flights to both Fairfield 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 $27Fairfield $30
Typical Food Prices in Fairfield
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fairfield:
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El Pollo Loco Lunch (for 3)$17
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Hometown Buffet Dinner (for 3)$44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Fairfield $13
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
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- 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 from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $320
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $370
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Fairfield -
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 Fairfield
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fairfield:
- Olive Oil, Cheese, and Wine Tasting with Local Expert: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Fairfield, we can see that Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fairfield 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 Fairfield Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Fairfield?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Fairfield. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Fairfield, 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 Kingston or Fairfield?
Fairfield 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 Kingston or Fairfield in the Summer?
Both Fairfield and Kingston during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Kingston is a little warmer than Fairfield. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kingston in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Fairfield averages at about 73°F (23°C).
In Fairfield, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the summer, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Fairfield. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fairfield receives 439 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets more rain in July than Fairfield. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 0 inches (1 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Fairfield 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Fairfield in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Fairfield. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Kingston is generally much warmer than Fairfield. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 28°C (82°F), and Fairfield fluctuates around 62°F (17°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fairfield this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives less sunshine than Fairfield during autumn. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Fairfield receives 300 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kingston usually receives more rain than Fairfield. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 1.1 inches (27 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Fairfield 62°F (17°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Fairfield in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Fairfield. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston is much warmer than Fairfield in the winter. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Fairfield fluctuates around 46°F (8°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the winter, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Fairfield. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fairfield receives 149 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in January than Fairfield. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 3.8 inches (97 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Fairfield 46°F (8°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Fairfield in the Spring?
Both Fairfield and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Kingston is much warmer than Fairfield. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kingston in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Fairfield averages at about 56°F (13°C).
It's quite sunny in Fairfield. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives less sunshine than Fairfield during spring. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Fairfield receives 328 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kingston usually receives less rain than Fairfield. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Fairfield receives 1.3 inches (32 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Fairfield 56°F (13°C)
Typical Weather for Fairfield and Kingston
| Kingston | Fairfield | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 inches (97 mm) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 inches (32 mm) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 0 inches (1 mm) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 inches (2 mm) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 inches (27 mm) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 inches (65 mm) |
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.