Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Negril?
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 Negril or Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas?
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!
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $103Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $206Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Negril and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.52Las Vegas $53
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$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Palladium Jamaica - Lady Hamilton Airport Transfer MBJ ***: $12
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $30
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Private Transfer To Grand Palladium: $34
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel: $34
- Private Transfer from MontegoBay Airport to Lucea/Grand Palladium: $35
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Falmouth, Grand Palladium: $35
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel: $35
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $37
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel: $38
- MBJ Airport Private Transfers to any Negril Hotels: $39
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers Private Taxi to Hotels in Negril: $40
- MBJ Private Airport transfer to or from Negril: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Los Angeles: Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $1,600
- Las Vegas Airport: Party Bus 1-Way Transfer: $329
- Las Vegas Airport Private Luxury Transfer 6 Passenger SUV: $275
- Grand Canyon West Airplane Air Tour from Vegas with transfer: $264
- Las Vegas Airport LAS Round-Trip Private Transfer in SUV: $232
- Round Trip Private Transfer Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by suv: $226
- Arrival Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or LIMO with 1 hour disposal: $204
- From Nellis Dunes ATV Tour with Shuttle Transfer: $200
- Manila ATV Mountain Trail Adventure(with Transfers***): $185
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Las Vegas - Round-Trip Transfer: $184
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Luxury Car: $181
- Las Vegas Airport LAS Private Transfer to Las Vegas City in Luxury Car: $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $38Las Vegas $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner in the Sky Jamaica Round Trip Taxi & Guide only: $42
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $80
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
- Local food tour and local fields: $164
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner,cocktails & Show: $35
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- "Back to the Hits" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $51
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- Chocolate Truffle Making Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Las Vegas $78
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$43
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Blue Hole Mineral Spring and Rastafari Herb Farm Experience: $40
- Negril Beach Experience & Rick's Cafe from Negril: $59
- Private Negril Beach Experience and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $60
- Rick's Cafe Glass Bottom Sunset Cruise: $62
- Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay: $65
- Rockland's Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $70
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Martha Brae River Bamboo Rafting Tour: $75
- Private Negril Highlights Tour: $75
- Choose Your Adventure: ATV, Zipline, Horseback Ride & Rafting: $80
- Negril Country Side Tour & Rick's Cafe: $82
- 3 Hour Day Party Pass for Tourists at Jamaica Countryside Estate: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- 1 Day Small Group Tour of Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend: $289
- 1 Euro High-Speed GoKart Race Ticket With Arcade credit Las Vegas: $30
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Antelope Horseshoe :Stargazing Daily tour: $369
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Stargazing & Sunrise: $399
- 2 Hour History Walking Tour of the Strip with Local Historian: $139
- 2 Hour Mob History Tour in Talking GoCar with Mob Museum Entry: $116
- 2-Hour Exotic Car Driving Experience in Las Vegas: $299
- 2-Hour Fremont Walking Tour with Photos and Champagne: $119
- 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Las Vegas: $79
- 2-Hour Vegas Strip Walking Tour with Photos,Champagne & Vintage Vegas Goody Bags: $149
- 2-Hours Hiking Night Tour to Strip Views in Las Vegas: $50
- 3 Gun Desert Machine Gun Shooting Adventure: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.89Las Vegas $55
Sample the Local Flavors in Negril
Also in Negril, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl: $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- The Burlesque Parody of the Classic Film Ticket: $40
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $44
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Negril much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas 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 Negril would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Negril 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Negril.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Las Vegas, 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.