Which place is cheaper, Mendoza 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 Mendoza?
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 Mendoza. 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 Mendoza?
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!
Mendoza
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina and more precisely in the desertic Cuyo region. Mendoza is the center of the Argentinian wine industry and is famed around the world for its vineyards and wine production. Spread across the valley of the Rio Mendoza and in the foothills of the Andean mountain range, Mendoza is also near the Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. The bustling and scenic city of wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes spoils visitors with unique natural attractions and historical landmarks. If you can, visit Mendoza during the harvest festival at the end of February. There are many events and festivals in Mendoza and they are usually free. Each has a different theme, and they usually have a stage with singing and dancing and booths that sell food around a plaza. Seventy percent of Argentina's wines are produced here, and Mendoza is especially known for its world-famous malbecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153Mendoza $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in Mendoza is $59. 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 Mendoza in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $104Mendoza $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $208Mendoza $88
Compare Hotels in Negril and Mendoza
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Mendoza? 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 Mendoza Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.55Mendoza $4.37
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:
- Sandals South Coast Private Transfer (White House): $83
- Royalton Negril Resort Airport Transfer: $53
- Roundtrip Transfer To or From Jam West Adventure: $100
- Round-trip Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Resort & Spa: $68
- Round trip airport hotel transfer MBJ-Negril: $125
- Private, Round-Trip Negril Airport Transfer: $200
- Private Transfers: Montego Bay Airport ↔ Sandals Southcoast: $100
- Private Transfers-Negril and Runaway Bay hotels(Round Trip): $180
- Private Transfer to dunns river falls And Blue Hole: $83
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain Jamaica From Negril Hotels: $200
- Private Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport to Negril Jamaica: $60
- Private Transfer from MontegoBay Airport to Lucea/Grand Palladium: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mendoza
Also for Mendoza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round Trip Private Transfer to the Uco Valley: $313
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Las Leñas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $283
- Private Transfer to Uco Valley Wineries Full Day: $280
- "High Mountain Private Tour - Snow, Aconcagua and Transfer Included": $260
- Pulenta Estate Wine Tasting+Lunch at Ruca Malen. Private Transfer: $260
- Huarpe Winery Experience & Lunch at Lagarde. Private Transfer: $240
- Wine Blending Experience in Uco Valley + Lunch & Private Transfer: $220
- Visit Salentein Winery + Lunch at The Vines Transfer included: $210
- Mendoza Private Full Day : Olive Oil, Wine & Roast + Transfer: $170
- Premium Spa Day at Cacheuta Hot Springs with Transfers: $166
- Visit to Winery and Argentine Asado in Terrace. Transfer included: $150
- Mendoza Int Airport (MDZ) to Las Leñas - Arrival Private Transfer: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Mendoza?
Prices for flights to both Mendoza 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 $39Mendoza $6.11
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: $80
- Local food tour and local fields: $164
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mendoza Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $69
- Argentine Hands-On Cooking & Wine Experience in Mendoza: $95
- 3h Cooking Class in Mendoza with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $110
- 4-Hour Argentine Cooking Class at Grazie Mille Winery: $125
- Bar Safari: 4 Best Mendoza’s Bars in 1 night. + Full Dinner: $180
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner at an Estancia in Mendoza: $185
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner in Mendoza: $185
- Tango Show with Dinner at Hualta Winery Hotel: $190
- Full-Day Small-Group Mendoza Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $196
- City Tour with Dinner at a Local Restaurant: $200
- Private Roast & Wine Dinner with Chef Sommelier: $220
- Winery & Michelin-Star Dinner Saffron barrels. Private Transport: $260
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Mendoza $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$43
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- 3 Hour Day Party Pass for Tourists at Jamaica Countryside Estate: $85
- ATV Adventure and Zipline with Rick's Cafe Sunset Tour in Negril: $42
- ATV's, Shopping, Seven Mile Beach,Catamaran Cruise to Ricks Cafe: $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour [Transportation services]: $125
- Appleton and Y.S Falls Tour from Negril Hotels: $261
- Bamboo Rafting and Rick Cafe Negril Private Tour: $161
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Benta River Falls & Rick's Cafe Day Tour from Grand Palladium: $133
- Blue Hole Secret Falls and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $134
- Boat tour: $123
- Bob Marley's Nine Mile Day-Trip w/Admission & Guided Tour from Grand Palladium: $145
- Dune Buggies Experience and Mayfield falls: $276
Tours and Activities in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Wineries & Olive Oil Experience with Lunch. Private Transport: $130
- 3 Wineries & Olive Oil Experience with Private Transport: $100
- 3-hour Mendoza Tasting Tour with 34 Traditional Argentine Flavors: $95
- Aconcagua Private Full Day Experience: $179
- Adventure & Flavor: Breakfast, Rafting & Asado in Mendoza: $220
- Adventure Park - Unforgettable Challenge!: $39
- Adventure and Trekking Day in Vallecitos Cordon del Plata: $150
- Andes Day Hiking Tour Experience: $207
- Andes High Mountain full day Tour: $65
- Andes Hiking Experience Full Day: $240
- Andes Mountain Tour Circuit Mt Aconcagua: $185
- Asado Argentino and Wineries Experience: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.93Mendoza $6.21
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 Mendoza
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mendoza:
- Mendoza Wine Tasting at Bodega Ciclo Andino with Snacks: $39
- Classic Wine Tasting: $44
- Premium Wine Tasting: $66
- Wine Tour, Paired Lunch and Olive Oil Tasting from Mendoza: $75
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings: $80
- El Enemigo and Casa Vigil Wine Tour: $93
- In Mendoza Wine Tours, Empanadas, and Olive Oil: $99
- Make an Argentine Asado BBQ w/ Local Host & Wine Tasting: $99
- Classic Wine Tour on a Budget. Lunch. Private Driver: $120
- Mendoza Private Wine Tour Paired Lunch and Olive Oil Tasting: $121
- Classic Wine Tour – Budget Friendly: $130
- wine tours in wine country mendoza Argentina: $160
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Mendoza, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Mendoza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Mendoza is in South 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 Mendoza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mendoza 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 Mendoza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Mendoza Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Mendoza?
Mendoza has a larger population, and is about 290 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Mendoza, 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.