Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Grande-Terre, 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 Grande-Terre?
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.
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Grande-Terre $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $157. 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 Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Grande-Terre $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Grande-Terre $176
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Grande-Terre? 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 Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Grande-Terre $9.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $169
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston International Airport Jamaica - Private Arrival or Depature transfer : $73
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre 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 $27Grande-Terre $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Grande-Terre $48
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: $25
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Tour a Jamaican Farm: $70
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Grande-Terre $13
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 Kingston and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kingston or Grande-Terre?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Kingston or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
Both Grande-Terre and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 29°C (83°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and Kingston during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually gets less rain in October than Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the autumn, Kingston often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
Kingston is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Grande-Terre. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Kingston usually receives less rain than Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Grande-Terre during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Kingston is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kingston in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Grande-Terre. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Kingston usually gets less rain in April than Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the spring, Kingston often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
In April, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (80°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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