Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Manchester?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manchester 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 Manchester and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manchester or Kingston?
Manchester
Located in the heart of Northern England, Manchester is the unofficial Capital of the North. Though it dates back as a Roman city, the city boomed in growth during the Industrial Revolution in textiles, and is today one of the most-visited cities in England by overseas travelers.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManchester £184Kingston £87
The average daily cost (per person) in Manchester is £184, 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 Manchester and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManchester £71Kingston £52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManchester £142Kingston £104
Compare Hotels in Manchester and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Manchester 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: Manchester Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manchester £19Kingston £24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Manchester
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Manchester are as follows:
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Rail to Airport£11
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Parking in Manchester£3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manchester
Also for Manchester, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to Blackpool City: $256
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Liverpool in Business Car: $121
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Manchester in Business Car: $117
- Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Liverpool City: $251
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Manchester: $156
- Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club - Arrival Transfer: $44
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from London: $8.16
- Manchester Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to City centre: $76
- 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds: $6.89
- Private Round-Trip Transfer From Manchester Airport to Old Trafford Stadium: $280
- Private Transfer Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club: $88
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 Manchester or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Manchester 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 dayManchester £55Kingston £21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manchester
For Manchester, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience: $44
- Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide: $94
- Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch: $95
- 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch : $95
- Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manchester £30Kingston £10
Tours and Activities in Manchester
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Manchester.
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Manchester City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.38
- Manchester’s Rebirth and Renewal: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- England's First Industrial City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $13
- Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Canal & River Cruise: $15
- City River Tour: $15
- LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour: $17
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
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Authentic Jamaican Food Experience: $140
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManchester £9.90Kingston £8.92
Sample the Local Flavors in Manchester
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Manchester:
- Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $48
- Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars: $102
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 Manchester and Kingston, we can see that Manchester is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manchester 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 Manchester would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manchester 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 Manchester Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manchester or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Manchester. When comparing the sizes of Manchester 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 Manchester or Kingston?
Manchester 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 Manchester or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manchester as well as Kingston. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Manchester this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In July, Manchester is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 16°C (62°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the summer, Manchester often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Manchester gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Manchester gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JulyManchester 16°C (62°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Manchester are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Manchester for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Manchester is much colder than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manchester averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Manchester usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Manchester gets 97 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, Manchester usually receives less rain than Kingston. Manchester gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberManchester 11°C (52°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Manchester during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Manchester in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Manchester can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Manchester is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manchester in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Manchester often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Manchester gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Manchester gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryManchester 4°C (39°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manchester and Kingston. Most visitors come to Manchester for the activities around the city during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Manchester is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 8°C (46°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Manchester usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Manchester gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Manchester usually receives more rain than Kingston. Manchester gets 51 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 AprilManchester 8°C (46°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Manchester
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°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 | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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