Which place is cheaper, Halifax or Negril?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Negril or Halifax?
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 Halifax. 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 Halifax?
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!
Halifax
The quaint and charming coastal town of Halifax, Nova Scotia has an interesting personality. While it caters to travelers from all over the world, it maintains the pace and lifestyle of a small town.
Steeped in maritime history, Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, and one of the world's greatest natural harbors. This busy seaport serves as the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada.
When planning your trip keep in mind that this city has a climate like other coastal cities. Summers are nice with the occasional humidity. Winters are mild, but still full of snow and wind. The best time of year to visit is most certainly the fall.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Canada, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Vancouver.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $139Halifax $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $139, while the average daily cost in Halifax is $114. 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 Halifax in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $106Halifax $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $212Halifax $130
Compare Hotels in Negril and Halifax
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Halifax? 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 Halifax Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.71Halifax $17
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:
- Transfers between Montego Bay Airport and Negril Hotels: $107
- Sunset at The Palms Airport Transfer: $53
- Sangster International Airport Transfers to/from Rui Negril : $61
- Sandals South Coast Private Transfer (White House): $83
- Sandals South Coast Private Car Transfer From Montego Bay Airport: $76
- Royalton Negril Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $280
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Transfer to Hotels in Negril from Montego Bay Airport : $55
- Private Transfer from Negril to Sangster Airport (MBJ): $50
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport - Negril Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $36
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Resort in Jamaica: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halifax
Also for Halifax, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ): Transfer to Halifax Port: $209
- Halifax Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Halifax hotels: $133
- From Peggy’s Cove Small-Group Tour with Transfers: $80
- Halifax Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- Transfer to/from Stanfield International Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Halifax Stanfield Airport to Halifax: $36
- Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ) to Halifax Port-Arrival Transfer: $34
- Halifax Stanfield Airport(YHZ) to Halifax Port - Arrival Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Halifax?
Prices for flights to both Halifax 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 $23Halifax $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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 Halifax
For Halifax, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Bluenose II Restaurant$45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halifax
For Halifax, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peggy's Cove Small Group Night Tour with Dinner: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $27Halifax $28
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.
- YS Falls and Sightseeing Tour Day Adventure: $138
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour: $275
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour [Transportation services]: $125
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril: $232
- Appleton Estate Rum and Black River Safari Private Tour : $185
- Appleton Rum Factory and Black River Safari Tour: $279
- Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, and Reggae Horseback Ride & Swim Combo Tour: $195
- Appleton and Y.S Falls Tour from Negril Hotels: $261
- Atv Adventure and Ricks Cafe with Private Transportation: $367
- Atv Adventure and Ziplines with Private Transportation: $413
- Atv, Seven Mile Beach and Rick’s Cafe Tour & Transportation: $333
- Atv, Seven Mile Beach and Ricks Cafe Private Tour: $293
Tours and Activities in Halifax
For Halifax, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exlore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $13
- From City and Peggy's Cove Sunset Guided Tour: $65
- From Small Group Lunenberg Express Tour: $120
- Halifax Boardwalk and Seaport: Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.11
- Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $38
- Churches, Gardens, & Graveyards Smartphone Tour: $5.11
- City Segway Tour: $67
- Discover the Halifax Explosion Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Full Day City Sightseeing Tour: $1,675
- Guided Harbourfront Food Walking Tour: $120
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Small Group Walking Tour with Citadel & Museum: $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $10Halifax $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Halifax, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Halifax much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Halifax 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 Halifax would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halifax 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 Halifax.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Halifax Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Halifax?
Halifax has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Halifax, 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 Halifax?
Halifax has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Negril experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Negril or Halifax in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Halifax. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In July, Negril is generally much warmer than Halifax. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Halifax fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Halifax this time of the year. In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Halifax during summer. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Halifax receives 230 hours of full sun in the summer.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Negril usually receives more rain than Halifax. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Halifax 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Negril or Halifax in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Negril as well as Halifax. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Negril is much warmer than Halifax in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Halifax fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the autumn, Negril often gets more sunshine than Halifax. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Halifax receives 148 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Halifax. Negril receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril usually gets more rain in October than Halifax. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 121 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Halifax 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Negril or Halifax in the Winter?
Both Halifax and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Halifax in the winter. In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Halifax. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Halifax averages at about -4°C (24°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Halifax during winter. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Halifax receives 111 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Halifax. In January, Negril usually receives less rain than Halifax. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Halifax -4°C (24°F)
Should I visit Negril or Halifax in the Spring?
Both Halifax and Negril during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Halifax. In April, Negril is generally much warmer than Halifax. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Halifax fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the spring, Negril often gets more sunshine than Halifax. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Halifax receives 148 hours of full sun.
Halifax gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Halifax. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Halifax receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Halifax 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Halifax and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
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