Which place is cheaper, Granada or Negril?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Negril or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Negril and Granada. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Negril or Granada?
Negril
Negril is a town in western Jamaica known for its miles of white sand beaches and cliffs. It is certainly one of the more laid back towns on the island yet still attracts a lot of tourists. The hotels are as close to the water as you can get, and the sand gets whiter and whiter the further away from populated areas you get. The water is unbelievably clear and warm in Negril!
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $139Granada $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $139, while the average daily cost in Granada is $40. 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 Negril and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $106Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $212Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Negril and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Granada? 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: Negril Hotel Prices and Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.71Granada $8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Negril
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Negril:
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Grand Palladium Transfer: $23
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Negril Resorts Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $36
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $40
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $40
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer To Negril Hotels Private: $47
- Private Airport Transfer Grand Palladium/ Lady Hamilton Jamaica: $47
- Grand Palladium Private Airport Transfer: $48
- Private Airport Transfers to Negril Hotels: $48
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril Hotel: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Negril 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 dayNegril $23Granada $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience with Optional Dinner in Montego Bay: $60
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $85
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $27Granada $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Negril
For Negril, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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2 Hr Horseback Ride$44
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Cruise Ship Excursion in Montego Bay : $41
- From Negril/Palladium: Negril Beach and Ricks Cafe Tour: $49
- Private Glass Bottom Boat Sight Seeing Tour Jamaica: $58
- Buddle's Taxi and Tours : $60
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Negril Beach and Catamaran Cruise: $79
- Negril guided day tour:7 mile beach and sunset at Ricks Cafe: $80
- Ricks Cafe Sunset Catamaran Cruise Negril Palladium Montego Bay: $85
- Jamwest JamCulture Tour from Negril: $89
- Bob Marley Birth Place Nine Mile Day Tour: $94
- Negril Catamaran Adults Only Cruise, Snorkeling and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $110
- Must Do-Accompong Town Maroon Village Tour & Celebration from Negril: $112
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Bird Watching Tour: $90
- Boat Tour and Granada City Tour: $120
- Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour" : $92
- Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide: $65
- Fabulous Night Tour in Masaya Volcano from Granada: $158
- From Full-Day Tour to 6 Attractions with Lunch incl: $125
- Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada: $120
- Full Day Tour in Granada with Volcano Visit: $224
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $60
- Granada City Tour: $40
- Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano: $130
- Granada Kayak Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $10Granada $7.50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Granada, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril 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 Negril would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Negril 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 Negril Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Granada?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril 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 Negril 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 Negril or Granada in the Summer?
Both Granada and Negril during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Granada. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets more sunshine than Granada. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Negril is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the summer temperatures in Negril in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Negril or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Granada. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Negril is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Negril or Granada in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Granada. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
Negril usually gets more rain in January than Granada. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets less sunshine than Granada. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun.
Negril is around the same temperature as Granada in the winter. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Granada 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Negril or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Granada. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Negril is cooler than Granada. Typically, the spring temperatures in Negril in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Granada averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Granada 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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