Which place is cheaper, Victoria or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Victoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Victoria, 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 Victoria?
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.
Victoria
The capital city of British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is positioned near the southern edge of Vancouver Island. It's a wonderfully pleasant city and has been nicknamed the Garden City because of its vast green space and public gardens. There is a population of just over 80,000 in the city proper and almost 350,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Dating back to 1843, it's also one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. As such, it has many historic buildings and beautiful architecture. It also has the second oldest Chinatown in North America, following San Francisco's.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Canada, and The Best Eco Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Victoria $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Victoria is $182. 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 Victoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Victoria $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Victoria $226
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Victoria
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Victoria? 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 Victoria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Victoria $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Kingston Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $118
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $118
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $229
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Also for Victoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vancouver: Seaplane Transfer between Vancouver & Victoria: $206
- Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer: $74
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Airport (YVR) Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $87
- Victoria to Vancouver - Vancouver Hotel Drop Off - Coach Bus Transfer: $83
- Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer: $73
- Seaplane Transfer between Victoria and Whistler: $219
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Victoria?
Prices for flights to both Victoria 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 $27Victoria $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
For Victoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chocolate Lovers Food Tour: $44
- Chinatown and Old Town Food Tour with Tastings: $58
- Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria: $59
- Victoria Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $73
- Sip, Savor, Stroll Evening Food Tour: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Victoria $45
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $320
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $370
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
Tours and Activities in Victoria
For Victoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Victoria self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.28
- Victoria Harbor: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- 2.5-hour Tips-Based City Walking Tour: $6.58
- Victoria, BC: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $11
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Experience Victoria by Foot Walking Tour: $15
- Butterfly Gardens Admission Ticket: $15
- Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: $16
- Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour: $16
- Malahat SkyWalk General Admission Tickets: $29
- Experience Victoria City Tour: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Victoria $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Victoria:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Ferry Rides and Appetizers: $48
- 3-Hour Street Art & Craft Beer Tour of Victoria, Brewery Tour & Tasting included: $101
- Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie: $134
- Cowichan Valley Premium Wine Tour: $439
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Victoria, we can see that Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Victoria 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 Victoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Victoria?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Victoria. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Victoria, 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 Victoria?
Victoria 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 Victoria in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Victoria. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston is much warmer than Victoria in the summer. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Victoria fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Kingston usually gets more rain in July than Victoria. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Victoria 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Victoria in the Autumn?
Both Victoria and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the autumn, Kingston is much warmer than Victoria. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kingston in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Victoria averages at about 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Kingston. In October, Kingston usually receives more rain than Victoria. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Victoria 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Victoria in the Winter?
Both Victoria and Kingston during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Victoria can be very cold. In January, Kingston is generally much warmer than Victoria. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (79°F), and Victoria fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Victoria gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kingston usually gets less rain in January than Victoria. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Victoria 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Victoria in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Victoria. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Kingston is much warmer than Victoria in the spring. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Victoria fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In April, Kingston usually receives less rain than Victoria. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Victoria receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Victoria 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Victoria and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
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