A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kingston vs. Sedona for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kingston or Sedona?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Sedona, 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 Sedona?

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.

Sedona

Sedona, Arizona is a desert town near Flagstaff. Sedona has many canyons and pine forests, but the most stunningly, beautiful landscape here is the many red rock limestone formations that can be found almost everywhere. The stone formations always have a deep red color, and this color only intensifies in the light of the sun. Sedona has been named one of the most beautiful places in America because of its mesmerizing scenery that changes hourly with the shifting of light. Native Americans have always regarded Sedona as a place of healing and renewal, and that continues to be true as they still value this land as sacred. Sedona is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land, and no matter where you are in Sedona you are never far from breathtaking scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America, and The Best Historical Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Sedona or Kingston?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Kingston Prices
    Jamaica Prices
    Sedona Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Kingston $125
    Sedona $200

The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Sedona is $200. 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 Sedona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kingston $63
    Sedona $93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kingston $126
    Sedona $186
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Sedona

Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Sedona? 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.

Hotels in Kingston


Hotels in Sedona


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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 Sedona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kingston $29
    Sedona $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:

  • Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
  • From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
  • Private Transfer from Montego Bay Cruise Port to Kingston Hotels: $263
  • Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $263
  • Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston: $260
  • Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
  • Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Moon Palace Jamaica Grande: $200
  • Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $197
  • Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Hilton Rose Hall: $187
  • Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
  • Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
  • Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $167

Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Sedona?

Prices for flights to both Sedona 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kingston $45
    Sedona $83

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kingston $12
    Sedona $19

Tours and Activities in Kingston

Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • ATV Outback Adventure from Kingston: $288
  • Art Walk, Bob Marley Museum Kingston City Tour: $130
  • Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
  • Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
  • Black River Safari Tour from Kingston: $272
  • 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 House and Dunns River Falls Private Tour: $150
  • Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
  • Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
  • Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sedona

For Sedona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Red Rock Fantasy Light Show (for 2)
    $10

Tours and Activities in Sedona

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sedona.

  • Discover Sedona Red Rock Country: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.21
  • Sedona, Arizona Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
  • Sedona Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
  • Sedona Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Desert Tears: $24
  • Grand Canyon & Sedona Self-Guided Tour (Shuttle Areas Included): $25
  • Sedona Boynton Canyon Trolley Tour: $26
  • From Boynton Canyon Trolley Tour: $28
  • Sedona Hi-Points Luxury Van Tour: $46
  • The Best Private Vortex and City Tour of Sedona: $50
  • Hi-Points Van Tour: $50
  • Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona: $57
  • Scenic Sandstone tour: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kingston $11
    Sedona $13

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 Sedona

Also in Sedona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • 3-Hour Wine Tasting Adventure: $106
  • Verde Valley Wine Tour - 4 Vineyards, Limo Style Bus, Charcuterie: $109
  • Bliss - Sedona’s Most Luxurious Wine Tour - Lunch Included!: $125
  • Sedona-Jerome Scenic Vortex, Wine Tasting Grand Tour. See It All!: $199
  • Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure: $202
  • Private Wine Tour in Sedona, Arizona: $250
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch and Tastings: $286


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Sedona, we can see that Sedona 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 Sedona 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 Sedona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sedona 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 Sedona Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kingston or Sedona?

Kingston has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Sedona. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Sedona, 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.