Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Puerto Montt, 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 Montt?
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 Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Puerto Montt? 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 Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Puerto Montt $6.43
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 Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $31
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $27
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $31
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 Montt $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Puerto Montt $14
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
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Puerto Montt $4.49
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 Montt, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Montt 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 Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Montt.
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 Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Puerto Montt?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Puerto Montt, 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 Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In July, Kingston is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin January. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 29°C (83°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin January. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKingston 29°C (83°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Puerto Montt. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the autumn, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilKingston 28°C (82°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt 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 the winter, Kingston is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kingston in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Kingston usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyKingston 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Monttin October. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (80°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the spring, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kingston usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberKingston 26°C (80°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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