Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Kingston or Quebec City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Quebec City, 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 Quebec City?
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.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
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Kingston Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Quebec City $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $150. 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 Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63Quebec City $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126Quebec City $142
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Quebec City? 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 Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Quebec City $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- Airport Transfer from NMIA to Hotels in Kingston: $69
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Negril: $79
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Airport transfers One Way to all hotels - private: $79
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Moon Palace Jamaica Grande: $200
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Jewel Dunn's Resort: $160
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City$3.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- From Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $92
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $243
- Private Departure Transfer to Quebec Airport YQB: $120
- Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $94
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $128
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Arrival Private Transfer: $103
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Québec Jean Lesage International Airport transfer to Club Med: $292
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $116
- Quebec city private transfer: $103
- Quebec to Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City 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 $45Quebec City $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- Quebec : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $108
- Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide: $112
- Quebec: Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings: $122
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $123
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings: $126
- Grande-Allée in Bistro Mystery Dinner Tour: $178
- Gourmet mystery dinner in the St-Roch district - Flavors of the world: $178
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $211
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec: $218
- 5-course Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Quebec City $23
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
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Rhythmic Walking Music Tour: $40
- Guided Bar Hopping Tour with VIP Speakeasy Entry: $40
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio Tour: $50
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Cultural Walking Tour of Kingston: $65
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Old Quebec Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.45
- Quebec City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Québec: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
- MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $18
- Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide: $18
- Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: $18
- Quebec : Death in New-France Animated Walking tour: $19
- Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour: $19
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $21
- Death in New-France Animated Guided Tour in Québec: $21
- Guided tour from the bee to the bottle and tasting - French: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Quebec City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Guided visits and tasting at a Quebec distillery: $16
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $20
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $93
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $145
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Quebec City, we can see that Quebec City is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Quebec City is in North 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 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 Quebec City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quebec City 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 Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Quebec City?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 77% larger than the population of Quebec City. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Quebec City, 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.
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.