Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Grand Cayman?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Grand Cayman can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Grand Cayman?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Grand Cayman $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $215. 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 Kyoto and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Grand Cayman $150
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Grand Cayman $300
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto or Grand Cayman? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Grand Cayman $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $69
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $80
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Grand Cayman $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Grand Cayman $41
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Walking Historic Gion Tour in Kyoto Geisha Spotting Area: $300
- Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto: $48
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $154
- Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $134
- "Unlock Kyoto's Charm: Government-Certified Group Tour: $90
- 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $174
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $39
- 1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $66
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $588
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $67
- 2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan: $120
- 2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private: $131
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Grand Cayman $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Grand Cayman?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto and Grand Cayman, 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 Kyoto or Grand Cayman?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Grand Cayman. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
In the summer, Kyoto is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kyoto in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the summer. Kyoto usually gets more rain in July than Grand Cayman. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Kyoto is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 18°C (64°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In October, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
Both Grand Cayman and Kyoto during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
Kyoto can get quite cold in the winter. Kyoto is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Kyoto usually gets less rain in January than Grand Cayman. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Grand Cayman. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Kyoto is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kyoto in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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