Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Nagano?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nagano 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 Nagano 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: Nagano or Kingston?
Nagano
Nagano city and its surrounding prefecture of Japan is a temple region built around Zenkoji, a 7th century Buddhist temple that overlooks the city. Nagano was also home to the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, with some facilities still existing around town. And then there is the forested mountain Togakushi area to the northwest, which is another draw of Nagano, known for its shrines and status as the home of the Togakure Ninja School.
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 Japan, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNagano $90Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Nagano is $90, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $107. 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 Nagano and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNagano $61Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNagano $122Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Nagano and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Nagano 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: Nagano Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nagano $9.80Kingston $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagano
Also for Nagano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Station & Snow Monkey Park: $687
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 Nagano or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Nagano 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 dayNagano $22Kingston $26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nagano $8.17Kingston $13
Tours and Activities in Nagano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nagano.
- Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour: $49
- Welcome to Private Tour with a Local: $55
- Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano: $88
- Izakaya Food Night Tour in Nagano: $101
- Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley: $183
- Snow Monkey & ZinkoJi With Sake Tasting Private Tour: $556
- 4 Day - From Nagano to Kanazawa: Ultimate Central Japan tour: $809
- Private Snow Monkey Tour: From Nagano City / Ski Resorts: $1,381
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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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 Nagano and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Nagano much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nagano is in Asia 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 Nagano would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nagano 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston than you might in Nagano.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nagano Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nagano or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nagano. When comparing the sizes of Nagano 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 Nagano or Kingston?
Nagano 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 Nagano or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Nagano as well as Kingston. Most visitors come to Nagano for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the summer, Nagano is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nagano in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the summer, Nagano often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Nagano gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Nagano receives a lot of rain in the summer. Nagano usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Nagano gets 222 mm (8.8 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 JulyNagano 25°C (77°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Nagano or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Nagano are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Nagano because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping 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 October, Nagano is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Nagano average around 16°C (60°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Nagano usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Nagano gets 167 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. It's quite rainy in Nagano. In October, Nagano usually receives more rain than Kingston. Nagano gets 227 mm (9 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 OctoberNagano 16°C (60°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Nagano or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Nagano during the winter are popular places to visit. The skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Nagano this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
It's quite cold in Nagano in the winter. Nagano is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Nagano averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nagano. In the winter, Nagano often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Nagano gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagano. Nagano usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Nagano gets 446 mm (17.5 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 JanuaryNagano 2°C (36°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Nagano or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nagano and Kingston. Many travelers come to Nagano for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Nagano is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nagano in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Nagano usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Nagano gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Nagano usually receives more rain than Kingston. Nagano gets 94 mm (3.7 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 AprilNagano 11°C (52°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Nagano
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 446 mm (17.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 275 mm (10.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (40°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 222 mm (8.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 227 mm (9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (50°F) | 339 mm (13.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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