Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Lillehammer?
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 Lillehammer or Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lillehammer or Ocho Rios, 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: Lillehammer or Ocho Rios?
Lillehammer
Most people know the name Lillehammer because it is the city that hosted the 1994 Olympics. While it's obviously a beautiful travel destination during the winter months when it's covered in snow and winter sport opportunities are abundant, it is also a lovely travel destination in the summer. It's a surprisingly small town with a population of around 25,000. It's streets are lined with quaint, wooden houses that date back to the 19th century. The town is located on the banks of Lake Mjosa. There's a nice shopping street that's called Storgata and cuts through the middle of the old town. It is pedestrian only, giving it a charming atmosphere and making it an enjoyable place to walk around. The town also has nice galleries and museums that are worth a visit.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Lillehammer Prices
Norway PricesOcho Rios Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLillehammer $104Ocho Rios $87
The average daily cost (per person) in Lillehammer is $104, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $87. 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 Lillehammer and Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLillehammer $48Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLillehammer $96Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Lillehammer and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Lillehammer or Ocho Rios? 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: Lillehammer Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lillehammer $5.24Ocho Rios $7.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ***PRIVATE Airport Transfer to HOTELS in around RUNAWAY BAY***: $130
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Arrive Like Royalty VIP Airport Transfer from Montego Bay: $9.99
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer: $61
- Blue Hole Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting Tour Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $109
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $225
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $65
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Inter City Transfers- from Runaway Bay- private: $156
- Kingston Airport (KIN) to Runaway Bay Round-Trip Private Transfer: $252
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios: $147
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Runaway Bay Hotels: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Lillehammer or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Lillehammer 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 dayLillehammer $50Ocho Rios $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Exclusive Sunset Dinner At Reggae Hill: $99
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Runaway Bay: $138
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lillehammer $14Ocho Rios $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.36
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$18
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour: $20
- VIP Dunn River Falls and Blue Hole Experience: $25
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Blue Hole Admission Fee Ticket: $26
- Bamboo River Rafting and Blue Hole Waterfall Adventure Ocho Rios: $30
- Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour: $35
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour Ocho Rios Jamaica: $43
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
- Blue Hole And Konoko Falls Combo Tour From Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay!: $50
- Private Magical Firewater Pond and Secluded Bamboo Beach Tour: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLillehammer $9.74Ocho Rios $7.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lillehammer and Ocho Rios, we can see that Lillehammer is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lillehammer is in Europe and Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Lillehammer would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lillehammer than you might in Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lillehammer Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lillehammer or Ocho Rios?
Lillehammer has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Lillehammer and Ocho Rios, 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.