Which place is cheaper, Liberia 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 Liberia?
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 Liberia. 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 Liberia?
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!
Liberia
Liberia is a town in northwestern Costa Rica. It is the capital of the Guanacaste province, which is about 140 miles away from Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. The town has a population of about 56,000 and is one of the tourism centers of the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Eco Tours in Costa Rica.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Liberia $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Liberia is $128. 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 Liberia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Liberia $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Liberia $120
Compare Hotels in Negril and Liberia
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Liberia? 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 Liberia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Liberia $43
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 ***: $15
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Grand Palladium Transfer 1 Way: $23
- Grand Palladium Private Airport Transfer: $25
- MBJ Airport Private transfers to any Hotels in Negril: $29
- Grand Palladium Jamaica Private Transfers : $29
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $30
- MBJ Airport Private Transfers to any Negril Hotels: $35
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $38
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer : $40
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Bike Rental$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liberia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liberia:
- Round Trip Transfer Liberia Airport (LIR) to Dreams Las Mareas Hotel: $295
- Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Dreams Las Mareas: $285
- Private Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Monteverde / Jaco: $268
- Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Playas del Coco and Playa Hermosa: $265
- Private Transfer from Liberia Int Airport (LIR) to Quepos Port: $258
- Private Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Arenal / La Fortuna : $253
- Private Transfer Int. Airport Liberia To La Fortuna From 1 to 6 passengers: $249
- Private Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Samara: $232
- Private Transfer from Liberia Int Airport LIR to La Fortuna area: $220
- Liberia Airport to Hotels Round Trip Private Transfers: $220
- Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Grande Round-Trip Private Transfer: $214
- Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Rio Perdido Resort: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Liberia?
Prices for flights to both Liberia 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 $38Liberia $36
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
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Typical Food Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of dining costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Snacks$1.97
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Lunch at The Shack (for 1)$4.94
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Lunch$11
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Coffee & Tres Leches (for 2)$14
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Ginger Ale$1.28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Liberia $25
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$42
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Rockland's Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $56
- Negril Beach Experience & Rick's Cafe from Negril: $59
- Buddle's Taxi and Tours : $60
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise : $60
- Private Negril Beach Experience and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $60
- Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay: $65
- Negril Country Side Tour & Rick's Cafe : $82
- Off-road ATV Adventure with Wall Climbing: $85
- PARTY Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Rick's Cafe ADULTS ONLY: $88
- NEGRIL CRUISE Sunset Ricks Cafe Adults only ALL HOTELS : $89
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise and Snorkelling: $90
- Family Catamaran Cruise from Jamwest Beach Negril Hotels: $90
Tours and Activities in Liberia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Liberia are as follows:
- Birdwatching Experience private tour : $300
- 2 Hour ATV Experience From Guanacaste: $189
- 2 Hour ATV Private Tour in Costa Rica: $81
- 2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco: $40
- 3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo: $140
- 3 In 1 Volcano Hot Springs & Mud Baths And River Floating Tour: $235
- 4-Hour Private Guided ATV Tour in Costa Rica: $122
- 5 Tours in 1 – The Ultimate Volcano Adventure!: $159
- 7 Hour Private Tour in Palo Verde National Park with Pickup: $120
- 8 Essential Guanacaste Experiences: culture, nature & wellness : $78
- ATV Beach Tour: $125
- ATV Tour 2hrs - Dreams Las Mareas: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Liberia $13
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Liberia, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Liberia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Liberia 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 Liberia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Liberia 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 Liberia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Liberia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Liberia?
Liberia has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Liberia, 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 Liberia?
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 Liberia in the Summer?
Both Liberia 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 Liberia year-round.
Liberia 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 July as Liberia. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets more sunshine than Liberia. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 164 hours of full sun.
In July, Negril is generally around the same temperature as Liberia. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Liberia fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Liberia 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Negril or Liberia in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Liberia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Liberia attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Liberia is the dry season. Also, April to December is the rainy season in Liberia. Liberia receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives less rain than Liberia. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 254 mm (10 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 Liberia during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Negril is around the same temperature as Liberia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Liberia fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Negril or Liberia in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Liberia. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Liberia throughout the year.
Negril usually gets more rain in January than Liberia. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Liberia. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets less sunshine than Liberia. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 264 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Negril is around the same temperature as Liberia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Liberia averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Negril or Liberia in the Spring?
Both Liberia 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 Liberia because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Liberia is December to April. The rainy season in Liberia is April to December. It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Liberia. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Liberia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives less sunshine than Liberia during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Negril is generally cooler than Liberia. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Liberia fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Liberia 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Liberia and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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.