Which place is cheaper, Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City?
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!
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and one of the largest cities in the southwest region of the US. Salt Lake sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin regions, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities. The city's natural beauty and resources even became the focal point for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake experiences all four seasons, with the most popular times to visit being summer and winter. Summer, June-August, sees little rain and temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. Winter, December-March, has temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit and gets the perfect amount of snow for winter sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Negril Prices
Jamaica PricesSalt Lake City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153Salt Lake City $282
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in Salt Lake City is $282. 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 Salt Lake City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $103Salt Lake City $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $206Salt Lake City $238
Compare Hotels in Negril and Salt Lake City
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Salt Lake City? 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 Salt Lake City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.53Salt Lake City $45
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:
- Transfers between Montego Bay Airport and Negril Hotels: $107
- Roundtrip Transfer To or From Jam West Adventure: $100
- Round-trip Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Resort & Spa: $75
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- 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 to Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort: $43
- Private Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport to Negril Jamaica: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salt Lake City
Also for Salt Lake City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Park City - Private Transfer: $273
- Private Airport Transfer in Utah: $250
- Private Transfer from SLC to Salt Lake City: $126
- Private Transfer from Downtown Salt Lake City to SLC Airport: $95
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Private transfer from Downtown Hotels to SLC Airport: $49
- Private Hotel Transfer to SLC Airport: $49
- Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Park City Hotels to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Salt Lake City?
Prices for flights to both Salt Lake City 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 $38Salt Lake City $86
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Salt Lake City $28
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's, Shopping, Seven Mile Beach,Catamaran Cruise to Ricks Cafe: $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour [Transportation services]: $125
- Appleton Estate Rum and Black River Safari Private Tour: $185
- Appleton and Y.S Falls Tour from Negril Hotels: $261
- Bamboo Rafting and Rick Cafe Negril Private Tour: $140
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Black River Safari and YS Falls Tour from Negril: $232
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour From Negril Hotel: $215
- Customize Day Tour In Ochi (Horseback Riding,Rafting,Blue Hole, Dunns River ): $134
- Dune Buggies Experience and Mayfield falls: $276
Tours and Activities in Salt Lake City
For Salt Lake City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 13 Pax| Yellowstone & Grand Teton 5-Day Tour: $1,048
- 4-Day Yellowstone&Mount Rushmore Tour from Salt Lake City: $1,232
- 45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour: $39
- 5-Day Yellowstone, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Salt Lake Tour: $1,218
- 8-Day Tour: LA, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone & Las Vegas: $1,502
- Antelope Island Sunset Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Tour: $126
- Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure: $126
- Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure: $149
- Downtown Salt Lake City An Audio Tour: $9.99
- From Bonneville Salt Flats Guided Tour: $165
- From Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks Tour: $420
- From Bryce Canyon National Park Day Tour: $383
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.90Salt Lake City $17
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 Salt Lake City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salt Lake City:
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Salt Lake City Let's Get Salty: $15
- Spirits of the Wasatch Distillery Tour: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Salt Lake City, we can see that Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Salt Lake City, 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.