A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kingston vs. Port-of-Spain for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Kingston or Port-of-Spain?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Port-of-Spain, 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

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.

Port-of-Spain

Located on the northwest coast of Trinidad island, Port of Spain is the capital of the Caribbean island nation Trinidad & Tobago. It is a hub of activity, especially during the celebration of Carnival for which the island nation is famous.

Which city is cheaper, Port-of-Spain or Kingston?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $87, while the average daily cost in Port-of-Spain is $137. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kingston and Port-of-Spain in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kingston $51
    Port-of-Spain $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kingston $102
    Port-of-Spain $126

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kingston $24
    Port-of-Spain $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:

  • Airport Transfer Kingston to Montego Bay: $190
  • Airport Transfer from Kingston: $128
  • Airport Transfers in Kingston Only. Round Trip: $80
  • Falmouth Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN): $315
  • From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
  • Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $212
  • Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (4 - 9 Persons): $117
  • Hotel Riu, Jewel Dunn's River, Moon Palace Transfer from Kingston: $272
  • Hotel/Airport Transfers in Kingston (One Way): $50
  • Hotel/Airport Transfers in Kingston Round Trip: $43
  • Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Moon Palace Jamaica Grande: $187
  • Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $187

Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Port-of-Spain?

Prices for flights to both Port-of-Spain 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kingston $21
    Port-of-Spain $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kingston

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kingston.

  • Jamaican Food Tour of Kingston: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kingston $10
    Port-of-Spain $47

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
  • Trench Town: Birthplace of Reggae Tour: $32
  • Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston: $34
  • Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
  • Bob Marley Museum and Tuff Gong Studio Combo Entrance Ticket: $50
  • Kingston Bike Tours: $52
  • Cultural Walking Tour of Kingston: $65
  • Experience Jamaica like a Jamaican: $70
  • Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
  • The Best Farm Experience Ever: $74
  • Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
  • Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston: $92

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kingston $8.88
    Port-of-Spain $17

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Port-of-Spain, we can see that Port-of-Spain 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 Port-of-Spain would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Port-of-Spain than you might in Kingston.

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