Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
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.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Niagara Falls $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. 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 Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Niagara Falls $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Niagara Falls $148
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Niagara Falls $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- Kingston International Airport Jamaica - Private Arrival or Depature transfer : $73
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $118
- Private Transfer from Kingston Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $118
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Private Departure Transfer to Buffalo Airport (BUF): $104
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls, ON to Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ): $134
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Buffalo Niagara Airport to Holiday Valley - Round-Trip Transfer: $262
- Buffalo Niagara Airport(BUF) to Holiday Valley - Arrival Transfer: $131
- Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $195
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Arrival: Private Transfer to Niagara Falls Ontario: $80
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Departure: Private Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport: $79
- Private Arrival Transfer from Buffalo Airport (BUF): $96
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara Airport to Niagara Falls, Ontario: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls 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 $27Niagara Falls $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $108
- Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner Niagara On The Lake: $146
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $149
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $155
- Evening Lights Tour with Skylon Tower Dinner: $177
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $178
- Niagara Wine Tasting and three courses Dinner: $192
- Niagara Falls Evening Lights Tour With Skylon Tower Dinner: $192
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $200
- Small Group Night Tour w/ Dinner & Light Show: $204
- Niagara Falls Canada: Small Group Night Tour w/Boat & Dinner: $219
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Niagara Falls $20
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
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Visit Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Hamilton Airport: $3.65
- Niagara Peninsula Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $6.21
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara Adventure Theater: $11
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket: $12
- Niagara SkyWheel Admission Ticket: $13
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour: $13
- Niagara's Fury 4D Experience Entry Ticket: $14
- Niagara Falls, Canada: White Water Walk Entry Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $16
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket: $16
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Buffalo by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Journey Behind the Falls Entry Ticket: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Niagara Falls $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 Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $56
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $96
- Sip, Swirl and Savour Chocolate & Wine Tour : $103
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $110
- 3.5 Hours NOTL E-Bike Wine Tour: $111
- Niagara All American All inclusive Boutique Wine Tour : $114
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $119
- Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $141
- myWineCountry Experience Premium Wine Tours and Tastings: $148
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $148
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $149
- Luxury Buffalo Brewery Tour: $149
When comparing the travel costs between Kingston and Niagara Falls, we can see that Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls is in North 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 Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Niagara Falls?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Niagara Falls. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In July, Kingston is generally a little warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 29°C (83°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Niagara Falls this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives less sunshine than Niagara Falls during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Niagara Falls. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the autumn, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets more rain in October than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
Both Niagara Falls and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Niagara Falls in the winter. In the winter, Kingston is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kingston in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about -4°C (26°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kingston usually receives less rain than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls 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.
In April, Kingston is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (80°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the spring, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in April than Niagara Falls. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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