Which place is cheaper, Kingston or London?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit London 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 London and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Kingston?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best 3-Day Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLondon £190Kingston £87
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £190, 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 London and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £123Kingston £52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £246Kingston £104
Compare Hotels in London and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in London 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: London Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Kingston £24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chauffeur Car Transfer Services from London To Gatwick Airport: $292
- Chauffeur Limo Transfer Services from Heathrow Airport To London: $229
- "Private Group Transfer: Heathrow Airport to City of London": $173
- "Private Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Central London Hotel": $70
- "Private Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Dover Cruise Port": $147
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bath".: $163
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth".: $153
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge.": $107
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Crawley.": $94
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Dorking.": $83
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Dorking.": $82
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Guildford.": $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
Is it cheaper to fly into London or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and London 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 dayLondon £34Kingston £21
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Borough Market Self-guided food tour: $5.76
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner: $36
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Traveling Spoon Nepalese Momos Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Pizza Making Cookery Class: $53
- No Diet Club - Best food Tour in East London: $68
- African & Caribbean Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Brixton: $74
- Borough Bites, The London Food Tour: $74
- Borough Market Flavors of London Food Tour: $74
- Plant Power - Vegan Food Tour: $88
- Traditional English Walking Food Tour With London Food Tours: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.London £33Kingston £10
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $3.26
- London Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.28
- Harry Potter Movie Locations Self Walking Tour: $3.77
- Jack the Ripper Self Guided Audio Tour in London: $4.91
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London: $5.45
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.48
- Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
- Covent Garden: A Self-Guided Photography Tour : $5.54
- Brick Lane: A self-guided audio tour of East London's vibrant jewel: $5.54
- Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.54
- London Lights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Cultural Capital of the World: $5.54
- Secret An audio tour about the heritage of the city's Russian immigrants: $5.54
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
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- 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 Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLondon £15Kingston £8.92
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- Self Guided Audio Tour in London Old Pub Crawl: $7.63
- Fun London Pub Crawl Treasure Hunt with 20% off ALL drinks!: $13
- 2-Hour Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $20
- Haunted London Pub Walking Tour: $20
- 1 Big Night Out Weekday Pub Crawl: $24
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers: $25
- Shoreditch Pub Crawl in London: $25
- Guided Historic Pub Tour (London): $27
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $29
- Camden Pub Crawl & Bar Tour London: $31
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $31
- Burlesque Cabaret Show in Covent Garden: $31
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 London and Kingston, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Kingston?
London has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of London 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 London or Kingston?
London 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 London or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to London as well as Kingston. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to London this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
London is much colder than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in London averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the summer, London often gets less sunshine than Kingston. London gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
London usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. London gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JulyLondon 18°C (64°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit London or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and London are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to London for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, London is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in London in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. London usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. London gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, London usually receives less rain than Kingston. London gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberLondon 12°C (53°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit London or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and London during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to London in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
London can get quite cold in the winter. In January, London is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in London average around 4°C (40°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, London often gets less sunshine than Kingston. London gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
London usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. London gets 52 mm (2 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 JanuaryLondon 4°C (40°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit London or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both London and Kingston. Most visitors come to London for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
London is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in London averages around 9°C (48°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. London usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. London gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, London usually receives more rain than Kingston. London gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilLondon 9°C (48°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and London
| London | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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