Which place is cheaper, Moab or Mandeville?
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 Mandeville or Moab?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mandeville or Moab? 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 Moab?
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.
Moab
Moab is the closest town to Arches National Park in Utah's Canyon Country. It is also a popular base for exploring Canyonlands National Park. It's a small town that serves mainly to accommodate tourists to the popular national parks and other surrounding wildlife areas. It has grown dramatically in recent years and has a population of just over 5,000. In town you will find hotels and motels, a handful of restaurants and a few shops where you can stock up on supplies. There's a small museum, the Museum of Moab, and a variety of tour operators in town. You can easily book river rafting trips, jeep expeditions, and tours of the surrounding area. For many, exploring Arches National Park on your own is a more enjoyable and independent experience.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, and The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America.
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Mandeville Prices
Jamaica PricesMoab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMandeville $96Moab $416
The average daily cost (per person) in Mandeville is $96, while the average daily cost in Moab is $416. 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 Mandeville and Moab in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMandeville $38Moab $336
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMandeville $76Moab $672
Compare Hotels in Mandeville and Moab
Looking for a hotel in Mandeville or Moab? 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: Mandeville Hotel Prices and Moab Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mandeville $31Moab $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Mandeville or Moab?
Prices for flights to both Moab and Mandeville 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 dayMandeville $41Moab $64
Typical Food Prices in Moab
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Moab:
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Moab Brewery$42
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Breakfast for Two$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moab
For Moab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show: $108
- Colorado River Jet Boat Tour with Live Music & Dinner: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mandeville $8.15Moab $3.13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moab
For Moab, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Slickrock Trail Pass$5.00
Tours and Activities in Moab
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Moab.
- 3 hour Fins and Things 4x4 Adventure: $200
- 3-Hours Sunset Arches National Park 4X4 and Highlights Tour: $204
- 3.5 Hour HELL'S REVENGE and FINS & THINGS You Drive UTV Tour: $478
- 4 Hour Moab Desert Hiking and Archaeology Experience: $180
- 4 Hour Private Canyonlands National Park Adventure: $200
- 4-Hour Private Arches National Park Adventure: $200
- AM Canyonlands NP & Dead Horse Point State Park Van Tour: $225
- Afternoon Arches National Park 4x4 Tour: $225
- Afternoon Canyonlands Island In The Sky 4X4 Tour: $225
- Arches National Park Airplane Tour: $255
- Arches National Park Half Day Tour: $139
- Arches National Park Half Day Tour: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMandeville $6.38Moab $66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mandeville and Moab, we can see that Moab is more expensive. And not only is Mandeville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mandeville is in Caribbean Islands and Moab is in North 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 Mandeville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mandeville 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 Moab would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moab than you might in Mandeville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mandeville Expensive? and Is Moab Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mandeville or Moab?
Mandeville has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Moab. When comparing the sizes of Mandeville and Moab, 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.