Which place is cheaper, Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and one of the largest cities in the southwest region of the US. Salt Lake sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin regions, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities. The city's natural beauty and resources even became the focal point for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake experiences all four seasons, with the most popular times to visit being summer and winter. Summer, June-August, sees little rain and temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. Winter, December-March, has temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit and gets the perfect amount of snow for winter sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Kingston Prices
Jamaica PricesSalt Lake City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Salt Lake City $282
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Salt Lake City is $282. 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 Salt Lake City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63Salt Lake City $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126Salt Lake City $238
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Salt Lake City
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Salt Lake City $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Transfer from Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston Hotels: $150
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Private Transfers: Kingston Airport ↔ Montego Bay Area: $215
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- Private Transfer to and from Kingston International Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $192
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Hilton Rose Hall: $187
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salt Lake City
Also for Salt Lake City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Park City Hotels to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Private Airport Transfer in Utah: $250
- Private Transfer from Downtown Salt Lake City to SLC Airport: $95
- Private Transfer from SLC to Salt Lake City: $126
- Private transfer from Downtown Hotels to SLC Airport: $49
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Park City - Private Transfer: $273
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Private Hotel Transfer to SLC Airport: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Salt Lake City?
Prices for flights to both Salt Lake 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 $45Salt Lake City $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Salt Lake City $28
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ATV Dirt bike adventure in ocho rios: $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Kingston: $282
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting & Farm Tour from Kingston: $150
- Bluehole, Dunn's River Falls and Port Royal all in one tour: $690
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Cultural City Tour of Kingston: $105
Tours and Activities in Salt Lake City
For Salt Lake City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour: $9.75
- Downtown Salt Lake City An Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Salt Lake City by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Salt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Shadows of Old Salt Lake Walking Tour: $20
- Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows: $24
- Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows: $26
- Salt Lake City Haunted Old Town Bus Tour: $30
- Walking Tour in Salt Lake City: $30
- Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket: $34
- Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City Admission Ticket: $35
- 45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Salt Lake City $17
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 Salt Lake City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salt Lake City:
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Salt Lake City Let's Get Salty: $15
- Spirits of the Wasatch Distillery Tour: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Salt Lake City, we can see that Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Salt Lake City?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Salt Lake City. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Salt Lake 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.