Which place is cheaper, Vail 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 Vail?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Vail, 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 Vail?
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.
Vail
Vail is one of the premier ski resort areas in the United States. Located in central Colorado, Vail is not far from Denver and situated in the heart of the Rockies. Here you'll find a quaint mountain town designed around tourism, especially for the winter, although plenty of visitors come in the warmer months, too.
High-end hotels, condos, and other accommodation options are surrounded by shops and restaurants that are all somewhat expensive compared to other costs in the United States. Because of this, Vail is definitely not considered an "affordable" travel option for many. However, good deals can be found if you look around and do some research.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America.
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Kingston Prices
Jamaica PricesVail Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $125Vail $345
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $125, while the average daily cost in Vail is $345. 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 Vail in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $62Vail $174
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $124Vail $348
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Vail
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Vail? 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 Vail Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29Vail $19
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
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $199
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Hilton Rose Hall: $187
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $167
- Transfer from Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston Hotels: $150
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- Private Kingston Airport KIN Transfer for Ocho Rios Hotels: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vail
Also for Vail, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer to Vail Airport EGE: $128
- Private Eagle County Regional / Vail Airport Transfer to Beaver Creek: $299
- Vail/Beaver Creek/Avon to Eagle County Airport-Departure Transfer: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Vail?
Prices for flights to both Vail 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 $45Vail $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Vail $133
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ATV Adventure of Ocho Rios: $117
- 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
- Blue Mountain Craighton Estate Coffee Tasting Tour / Devon House: $180
- Blue Mountain Waterfall and Sightseeing Ecotour: $200
- 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 Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston Hotels: $120
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
Tours and Activities in Vail
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vail.
- Smartphone Driving Tour between Denver & Vail / Breckenridge: $12
- Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Save the Mountain Escape Room Adventure: $40
- Bike Tour or Mountain Bike down Vail Mountain: $135
- Vail, Colorado: Piney River Ranch Jeep Tour: $159
- Vail, Colorado: Camp Hale National Monument Jeep Tour: $159
- Wolcott: Guided E-MTB Ranch Tour: $164
- 10th Mountain Jeep Tour - Vail, CO: $199
- Piney River Ranch Jeep Tour - Vail, CO: $199
- Colorado: Top of the Rockies Jeep Tour: $199
- Colorado: Red & White Mountain Jeep Tour: $199
- Top of the Rockies Jeep Tour - Vail, CO: $229
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Vail $9.79
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 Vail
Also in Vail, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Vail: $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Vail, we can see that Vail 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 Vail 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 Vail would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vail 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 Vail Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Vail?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Vail. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Vail, 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.