Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Liverpool and Kingston 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: Liverpool or Kingston?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Kingston £87
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Kingston 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 Liverpool and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Kingston £52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Kingston £104
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Kingston £24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Kingston £21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Kingston £10
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Kingston £8.92
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Kingston, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 100% larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool or Kingston?
Liverpool 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 Liverpool or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Liverpool for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Liverpool is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Liverpool in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during summer. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Kingston. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Liverpool during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Liverpool because of the shopping scene and the music scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Liverpool is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 12°C (53°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Liverpool usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Kingston. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Liverpool is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Kingston. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Kingston. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Liverpool is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Liverpool in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the spring, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Liverpool gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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