Which place is cheaper, Savannah 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 Savannah?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Savannah, 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 Savannah?
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.
Savannah
Savanah is a reasonably priced city by U.S. standards. With a wide range of accommodation and food options, it's possible to experience this historical city on a cheaper budget, or, if you like, to live it up in luxury without spending an inordinate amount of money.
The oldest city in the state of Georgia, Savannah sits right on the Savannah River, a historic commercial port dating back to the Thirteen Colonies. The old port of the city still lies along this river, paved in traditional cobblestone roads and radiating with old southern charm. Savannah is also known for its many small parks, tunnels of oak trees and magnolias draped in southern moss, romantic horse-drawn carriages, as well as some of the most ornate antebellum architecture to be found in the south.
Whether you are interested in the past of a historically prosperous seaport or wish to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere that it still holds, Savannah is a quaint destination full of beauty with an arsenal of historic appeal to match.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Savannah $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Savannah is $202. 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 Savannah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $62Savannah $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $124Savannah $168
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Savannah
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Savannah? 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 Savannah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Savannah $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $25
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Jamaica Airport Transfers and Tours: $40
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Airport /Hotel Transfer Norman Manley airport and Montego bay: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Savannah
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Savannah:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Savannah (SAV) Airport to Hotel by Van: $105
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Savannah (SAV) Airport by SUV: $89
- Private Savannah Airport to Tybee Island Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer from SAV to Hilton Head Island, SC: $241
- Private Transfer from SAV to Savannah: $223
- Private Transfer from Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Hilton Head Island, SC: $240
- Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Hilton Head Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Savannah - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- Savannah to Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Savannah?
Prices for flights to both Savannah 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 $45Savannah $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Savannah
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Savannah.
- Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour: $92
- 2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment: $93
- Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour: $97
- Private Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking in Savannah with Ninoska: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Savannah $17
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
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission 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
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Savannah
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Savannah are as follows:
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Pub Crawl$10
Tours and Activities in Savannah
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Savannah are as follows:
- Savannah Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.56
- Savannah Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.00
- Savannah Ghost Tour in 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour): $8.00
- Savannah Waterfront: Pirate Adventure Walking Game: $8.30
- Ghosts of Savannah Self-Guided Haunted Audio Tour App/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Self Guided Historic Savannah Walking Tour: $9.99
- Chippewa Square to Forsyth Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Savannah: $9.99
- True Crime Walking Tour in Savannah (Self-Guided Audio Tour): $10
- Skip the Line: General Admission Webb Military Museum Ticket: $10
- Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Savannah 2 Tour Bundle | Two Audio Tours, Ghost and True Crime!: $14
- Johnson Square to Independent Presbyterian: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Savannah: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Savannah $34
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 Savannah
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Savannah:
- Astounding Bar Crawl Savannah Georgia: Soul of Savannah: $15
- Spanish Moss Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl: $25
- Savannah Bar Crawl by the Bridge: $32
- Moonlight Happy Hour Haunted Bar Crawl With Captain Stoner: $33
- Spooky Savannah Haunted Bar Crawl: $35
- Bad Kitty Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl - Spooky, naughty ghosts: $35
- Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Till Death Do Us Part A Haunted Pub Crawl for the Broken Hearted: $35
- Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl: $35
- Savannah Midnight in the Garden Pub Crawl: $35
- True Crime Pub Crawl - the Original Savannah Murder Tour: $40
- Savannah Drag Queen Bar Crawl Experience: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Savannah, we can see that Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Savannah 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 Savannah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Savannah?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Savannah. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Savannah, 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 Savannah?
Savannah 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 Savannah in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Savannah. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Also, most visitors come to Savannah for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Kingston is around the same temperature as Savannah. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kingston in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Savannah averages at about 82°F (28°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Savannah this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Savannah during summer. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Savannah receives 267 hours of full sun in the summer.
Savannah receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Kingston usually receives less rain than Savannah. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 7.9 inches (200 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Savannah 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Savannah in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Savannah. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Savannah because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Kingston is generally a little warmer than Savannah. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 28°C (82°F), and Savannah fluctuates around 68°F (20°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Savannah. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the autumn, Kingston often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Savannah. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Savannah receives 223 hours of full sun.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston usually gets more rain in October than Savannah. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Savannah 68°F (20°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Savannah in the Winter?
Both Savannah and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Savannah this time of year.
Kingston is much warmer than Savannah in the winter. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Savannah fluctuates around 49°F (9°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Savannah during winter. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Savannah receives 176 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kingston usually receives less rain than Savannah. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Savannah 49°F (9°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Savannah in the Spring?
Both Savannah 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Savannah for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Kingston is a little warmer than Savannah. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kingston in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Savannah averages at about 66°F (19°C).
In Savannah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the spring, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Savannah. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Savannah receives 275 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in April than Savannah. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Savannah 66°F (19°C)
Typical Weather for Savannah and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 inches (112 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 inches (150 mm) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 inches (200 mm) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 inches (164 mm) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 inches (141 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
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