Which place is cheaper, Liberia 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 Liberia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Liberia, 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 Liberia?
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.
Liberia
Liberia is a town in northwestern Costa Rica. It is the capital of the Guanacaste province, which is about 140 miles away from Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. The town has a population of about 56,000 and is one of the tourism centers of the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Eco Tours in Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $126Liberia $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $126, while the average daily cost in Liberia is $129. 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 Liberia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63Liberia $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126Liberia $120
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Liberia
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Liberia? 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 Liberia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Liberia $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- From Ocho Rios: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $29
- Private Transfer from Kingston's Airport: $32
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $33
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $34
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Kingston to Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- From Montego Bay: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Bike Rental$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liberia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liberia:
- Private Transfer ATO LIR to Westin Conchal Standar: $210
- ATO Liberia Private Transfer to Nosara: $115
- Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport Transfer from Liberia: $75
- Costa Rica Private Airport Transfer : $6.00
- Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport: Transfers to Riu Hotels: $86
- Departure Private Transfer Arenal to San Jose Airport by Minivan: $169
- Direct Transfer Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels: $35
- GUANACASTE COSTA RICA Airport Transfers | Shuttle Service: $75
- Guanacaste Airport: Transfer to/from Papagayo Hyatt Hotel: $76
- Liberia Airport (LIR) Peñas Blancas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
- Liberia Airport (LIR) to Arenal, La Fortuna - Arrival Transfer: $207
- Liberia Airport (LIR) to Flamingo/Tamarindo - Arrival Transfer: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Liberia?
Prices for flights to both Liberia 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 $45Liberia $36
Typical Food Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of dining costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Snacks$1.98
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Lunch at The Shack (for 1)$4.98
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Lunch$12
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Coffee & Tres Leches (for 2)$14
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Ginger Ale$1.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liberia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liberia.
- Private Local Cooking Class in Nosara: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Liberia $25
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kingston Night Market Experience from Kingston: $26
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- White River Tubing and Ocho Rios Private Tour with Hotel pickup: $48
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Full-Day Tour to the Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls: $80
Tours and Activities in Liberia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Liberia are as follows:
- Rincon de la Vieja National Park Admission Ticket: $32
- 3-Hour Coffee and Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco: $40
- La Leona Waterfall Hiking Tour: $40
- Rincon de la Vieja: La Leona Waterfall Private Tour: $43
- Bird-Watching and Wildlife Tour: $43
- La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day : $45
- Paddle Board Private Tour Nuevo Arenal, Lake Arenal: $50
- La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike (Private Tour): $50
- Skip the Line: Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Animal Sanctuary Discovery Ticket: $55
- Combo Tour: Lunch + Río Negro hotsprings: $57
- Horseback Riding Tour: $59
- Rincón de la Vieja Bird-Watching Tour: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Liberia $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 comparing the travel costs between Kingston and Liberia, we can see that Liberia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Liberia is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is Liberia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Liberia?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Liberia. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Liberia, 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 Liberia?
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 Liberia in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Liberia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Liberia attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Liberia receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Liberia. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Liberia during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 164 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Kingston is around the same temperature as Liberia. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kingston in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Liberia averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Liberia 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Liberia in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Liberia. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Liberia throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Liberia is the dry season. April to December in Liberia is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Liberia. Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets less rain in October than Liberia. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 254 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the autumn, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Liberia. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 169 hours of full sun.
In October, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Liberia. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 28°C (82°F), and Liberia fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Liberia in the Winter?
Both Liberia and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Liberia because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Kingston usually receives more rain than Liberia. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Liberia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Liberia during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 264 hours of full sun in the winter.
Kingston is around the same temperature as Liberia in the winter. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Liberia fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Liberia in the Spring?
Both Liberia and Kingston during the spring 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 Liberia year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Liberia. April to December is the rainy season in Liberia. Kingston usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Liberia. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Liberia, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the spring, Kingston often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Liberia. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 255 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Kingston is cooler than Liberia. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kingston in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Liberia averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Liberia 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Liberia and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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