Which place is cheaper, Orlando 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 Orlando?
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 Orlando. 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 Orlando?
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!
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Negril Prices
Jamaica PricesOrlando Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153Orlando $368
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $104Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $208Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Negril and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.54Orlando $66
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:
- Private Airport Transfer: Kingston to Grand Palladium Resort: $240
- Private Airport Transfer Royalton Negril: $200
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain Jamaica From Negril Hotels: $200
- Private, Round-Trip Negril Airport Transfer: $200
- Chukka and Rafting Ocho Rios with Private Transfer Negril Hotels: $200
- Private Transfer from Jamaica (MBJ) Airport to Negril: $171
- Private Transfer from Negril to Jamaica (MBJ) Airport: $171
- Luxury Grand Palladium Transfer: $144
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer Negril Hotels: $141
- Private Customizable Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport - Negril: $140
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Negril hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Negril Airbnb Homes, Resorts: $133
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Celebration to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $297
- Private Transfer from Reunion to Port Canaveral: $290
- Private Transfer from Windermere to Port Canaveral: $290
- Private Transfer from Orlando (MCO) Airport to Tavares: $288
- Private Transfer from Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport to Four Corners: $287
- Private Transfer from Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport to Clermont: $282
- Private Transfer from Tavares to Orlando (MCO) Airport: $278
- Private Transfer to Davenport: $275
- Private Transfer from Reunion to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Orlando (MCO) Airport to Auburndale: $271
- Florida Cruise Transfers Port and Airport Transportation: $270
- Private Orlando Hotels to Orlando Airport MCO Transfer Sprinter Van up to 14 PX: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $38Orlando $113
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
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show: $39
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando: $39
- Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $67
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show Deluxe Package: $67
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Fun Gnocchi Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Orlando: $75
- Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes: $76
- Medieval Times Dinner Show in Orlando: $83
- Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando: $88
- Ivanhoe Village Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- Milk District Eats Walking Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Orlando $204
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.
- 7Mile Beach/Ricks Cafe Tour with Free Shopping from Montego Bay: $115
- 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
- Black River Safari and YS Falls Tour from Negril: $232
- Blue Hole Mineral Spring and Rastafari Herb Farm Experience: $40
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Blue Hole Secret Falls and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $134
- Boat tour: $123
- Bob Marley 9 miles with French tour guide: $260
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- 1 Hour Florida Everglades Wildlife Tour: $65
- 1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes: $28
- 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando: $78
- 2 Hour Investigative Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Orlando: $60
- 4-hour Rental Mountain Bike Experience: $70
- 90 Minute Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades: $85
- 90 Minute Florida Everglades Wildlife Boat Tour: $55
- 90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida: $89
- After-hours 23 Miles Private Helicopter Tour over Orlando Eye: $131
- Alexander Springs 4 Hour Guided Kayak/ Swim/ Snorkel Adventure: $95
- Bill Drill: All-Ages Tactical Adventure in Orlando: $99
- Bird Nerd Paddling Adventure: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.91Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour: $43
- Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
- 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $80
- Ghost Tour and Pub Crawl: $139
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Orlando?
Orlando has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Orlando, 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 Orlando?
Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?
Both Orlando and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Orlando for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Negril is generally around the same temperature as Orlando. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Orlando. It's quite rainy in Negril. In July, Negril usually receives less rain than Orlando. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Negril or Orlando in the Autumn?
Both Orlando and Negril during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Orlando in the autumn for the shopping scene.
Negril is a little warmer than Orlando in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Orlando fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
Orlando 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 October than Orlando. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Negril or Orlando in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, most visitors come to Orlando for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Orlando. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Orlando averages at about 59°F (15°C).
In January, Negril usually receives less rain than Orlando. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Negril or Orlando in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Negril as well as Orlando. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Negril is generally a little warmer than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
Negril receives a lot of rain in the spring. Negril usually gets more rain in April than Orlando. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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.