Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Leiden?
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 Leiden or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Kingston?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €161Kingston €108
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €108. 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 Leiden and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Kingston €54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Kingston €108
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Kingston? 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Kingston €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $259
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $100
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $247
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $45
- Private Transfer to and from Kingston International Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $198
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $264
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
- Private Kingston Airport (KIN) Transfer for Kingston Hotels: $20
- Private Arrivals or Departures Transfer: Norman Manley Airport to Kingston: $150
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €67Kingston €39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Kingston €11
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of A Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus botanicus Leiden Entry Ticket: $13
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $16
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $22
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- Historical and Fun City Tour in German, English, or Dutch: $23
- Self Guided Secrets of Leiden Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $28
- Windmill cruise from Leiden: $29
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Kingston: $282
- 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 Craighton Estate Coffee Tasting Tour / Devon House: $155
- Bluehole, Dunn's River Falls and Port Royal all in one tour: $690
- Bob Marley City Guided Tours: $95
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Kingston €9.33
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Kingston, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden is in Europe and Kingston 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 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Kingston, 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 Leiden or Kingston?
Leiden 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 Leiden or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Leiden during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Leiden this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Leiden is much colder than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Leiden. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Kingston. Many travelers come to Leiden for the shopping scene. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Leiden is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Leiden usually receives less rain than Kingston. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Kingston. Many visitors come to Leiden in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Leiden is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Leiden is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives more rain than Kingston. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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.