Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Negril?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Negril or Puerto Madryn?
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 Puerto Madryn. 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 Puerto Madryn?
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!
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $139Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $139, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $106Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $212Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Negril and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Puerto Madryn? 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 Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.71Puerto Madryn $3.28
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:
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Grand Palladium Transfer: $23
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Negril Resorts Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $36
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $40
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $40
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer To Negril Hotels Private: $47
- Private Airport Transfer Grand Palladium/ Lady Hamilton Jamaica: $47
- Grand Palladium Private Airport Transfer: $48
- Private Airport Transfers to Negril Hotels: $48
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril Hotel: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $23Puerto Madryn $5.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience with Optional Dinner in Montego Bay: $60
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $85
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $27Puerto Madryn $5.77
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.
- Cruise Ship Excursion in Montego Bay : $41
- From Negril/Palladium: Negril Beach and Ricks Cafe Tour: $49
- Private Glass Bottom Boat Sight Seeing Tour Jamaica: $58
- Buddle's Taxi and Tours : $60
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Negril Beach and Catamaran Cruise: $79
- Negril guided day tour:7 mile beach and sunset at Ricks Cafe: $80
- Ricks Cafe Sunset Catamaran Cruise Negril Palladium Montego Bay: $85
- Jamwest JamCulture Tour from Negril: $89
- Bob Marley Birth Place Nine Mile Day Tour: $94
- Negril Catamaran Adults Only Cruise, Snorkeling and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $110
- Must Do-Accompong Town Maroon Village Tour & Celebration from Negril: $112
Typical Entertainment Prices in Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- 4 x 4 experience around Puerto Madryn: $100
- Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes - Patagonia - Argentina: $229
- Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina: $119
- Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo - Tickets included - Puerto Madryn Patagonia: $129
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- From Florentino Ameghino Dam Day Tour: $194
- From Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip: $152
- From Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour: $130
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Full Day Punta Tombo - Walking Among Penguins Experience - Madryn: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $10Puerto Madryn $3.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Puerto Madryn, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
Both Puerto Madryn 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.
In the summer, Negril is a little warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Negril in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 22°C (71°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Madrynin January. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNegril 27°C (81°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In October, Negril is generally much warmer than Puerto Madrynin April. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin April. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNegril 27°C (81°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Puerto Madryn. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Negril is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the winter. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Madryn. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets more sunshine than Puerto Madrynin July. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun.
Negril usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Madrynin July. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNegril 25°C (77°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
Both Puerto Madryn and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
In the spring, Negril is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Negril in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin October. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNegril 26°C (79°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Negril
| Negril | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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