A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mandeville vs. Granada for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mandeville or Granada?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Mandeville or Granada? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Mandeville or Granada?

Mandeville

Mandeville is a small, quiet town in the mountains of Jamaica with a population of about 50,000. The town is situated on a plateau west of Kingston. It is the largest town in the parish of Manchester and the fifth largest urban center in the country.

Granada

Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mandeville and Granada, we can see that Mandeville is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mandeville is in Caribbean Islands and Granada is in Central America, 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Mandeville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mandeville than you might in Granada.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mandeville Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Mandeville or Granada?

Granada has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Mandeville. When comparing the sizes of Mandeville and Granada, 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 Mandeville or Granada?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Mandeville or Granada in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Mandeville as well as Granada. Mandeville attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Granada. Mandeville usually gets less rain in July than Granada. Mandeville gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mandeville this time of the year. In the summer, Mandeville often gets more sunshine than Granada. Mandeville gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun.

In the summer, Mandeville is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mandeville in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Mandeville or Granada in the Autumn?

Both Granada and Mandeville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mandeville throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Granada. It's quite rainy in Mandeville. In October, Mandeville usually receives less rain than Granada. Mandeville gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mandeville. Mandeville usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Mandeville gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Mandeville is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Mandeville average around 28°C (82°F), and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Mandeville or Granada in the Winter?

Both Granada and Mandeville during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mandeville because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.

Mandeville usually gets more rain in January than Granada. Mandeville gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mandeville. In the winter, Mandeville often gets less sunshine than Granada. Mandeville gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun.

Mandeville is around the same temperature as Granada in the winter. The daily temperature in Mandeville averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

Should I visit Mandeville or Granada in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mandeville and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mandeville year-round. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Mandeville usually receives more rain than Granada. Mandeville gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In Mandeville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mandeville usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during spring. Mandeville gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Mandeville is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mandeville in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Granada averages at about 29°C (84°F).

Typical Weather for Granada and Mandeville