Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Negril?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Negril or Puerto Montt?
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 Montt. 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 Montt?
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 Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $139Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $139, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $106Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $212Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Negril and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Puerto Montt? 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 Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.71Puerto Montt $6.43
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$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 Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $277
- 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 Montt $21
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 Montt $14
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
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $143
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park: $164
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $10Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Puerto Montt, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Montt 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 Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Montt.
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 Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Puerto Montt, 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 Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt 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.
Negril is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
In Puerto Montt, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin January. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Monttin January. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNegril 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In the autumn, Negril is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin April. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNegril 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Puerto Montt. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Negril is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
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 Monttin July. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Negril usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Monttin July. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNegril 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Negril or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
Negril is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin October. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNegril 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 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.