Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Puerto Madryn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
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.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Puerto Madryn? 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 Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Puerto Madryn $3.28
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 Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $118
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay 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 Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $27Puerto Madryn $5.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Puerto Madryn $5.77
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 Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- Kayaking adventure in Puerto Madryn: $60
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- Shore Excursion: Punta Loma+City Tour, for cruise passengers: $70
- Punta Loma Shore Excursion with City tour: $75
- Punta Loma Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $75
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour: $88
- Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience: $88
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Shore Excursion Punta Loma Sea Lions Reserve Including Puerto Madryn City Tour : $95
- Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour : $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Puerto Madryn $3.13
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 Puerto Madryn, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Madryn is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Puerto Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston than you might in Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Puerto Madryn?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Puerto Madryn. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Kingston is a little warmer than Puerto Madryn in the summer. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in January.
In July, Kingston usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin January. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKingston 29°C (83°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Puerto Madryn. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Kingston is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kingston in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 14°C (58°F)in April.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Madrynin April. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilKingston 28°C (82°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
Both Puerto Madryn and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In January, Kingston is generally much warmer than Puerto Madrynin July. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Puerto Madryn. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Madryn during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kingston usually receives around the same amount of rain as Puerto Madrynin July. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyKingston 26°C (79°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
Both Puerto Madryn 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.
Kingston is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the spring. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in October.
Kingston usually gets more rain in April than Puerto Madrynin October. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberKingston 26°C (80°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Kingston
| Kingston | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.