Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Ponce, 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.
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.
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $110, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $205. 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 Ponce in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Ponce, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Ponce. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Ponce. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Ponce. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 29°C (83°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Ponce. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Ponce. Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets more rain in October than Ponce. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the autumn, Kingston often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun.
Kingston is around the same temperature as Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Both Ponce 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 Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Kingston usually receives less rain than Ponce. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Kingston is around the same temperature as Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kingston in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Both Ponce 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 Ponce year-round.
Kingston usually gets less rain in April than Ponce. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the spring, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun.
In April, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Ponce. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (80°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Kingston | Ponce | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |