Which place is cheaper, San Pedro 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 San Pedro?
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 San Pedro. 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 San Pedro?
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!
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153San Pedro $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is $161. 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 San Pedro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $104San Pedro $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $208San Pedro $132
Compare Hotels in Negril and San Pedro
Looking for a hotel in Negril or San Pedro? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.55San Pedro $34
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:
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril Hotel: $21
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $30
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel: $34
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Falmouth, Grand Palladium: $35
- Private Transfer from MontegoBay Airport to Lucea/Grand Palladium: $35
- Grand Palladium Hotel Transfer from Montego Bay Jamaica Airport: $35
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel: $38
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $40
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers Private Taxi to Hotels in Negril: $40
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Hotel Lucea Ja: $42
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or San Pedro?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro 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 $39San Pedro $69
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 San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Overwater Fry Jacks Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Overwater Ceviche Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Fry Jacks Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Ceviche Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Belizean Bites Lunch Food Tour in San Pedro: $72
- Savor Belize Dinner Food Tour in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye: $90
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26San Pedro $33
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.
- ATV Adventure and Zipline with Rick's Cafe Sunset Tour in Negril: $42
- Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Cafe Sunset Tour in Negril Jamaica: $50
- Rick's Cafe Glass Bottom Sunset Cruise: $62
- Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay: $65
- Martha Brae River Bamboo Rafting Tour: $67
- Rockland's Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $70
- Private Guided 2-Hour Tour in Montego Bay: $77
- Negril Country Side Tour & Rick's Cafe: $82
- 3 Hour Day Party Pass for Tourists at Jamaica Countryside Estate: $85
- Off-road ATV Adventure with Wall Climbing: $85
- Negril Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Drinks & DJ: $89
- NEGRIL CATAMARAN CRUISE Sunset Ricks Cafe ALL HOTELS: $89
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
- Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from San Pedro Ambergris Caye: $300
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Ambergris Caye: Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $180
- Belize Adventure Sailing Sunset: $65
- Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $113
- Belizean Food Experience: $89
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure From San Pedro: $210
- Caye Caulker Boat Tour Experience: $165
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve 3 Stops Snorkeling Adventure: $65
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Half Day Snorkeling Adventure: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.93San Pedro $16
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
When comparing the travel costs between Negril and San Pedro, we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Negril is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is San Pedro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or San Pedro?
San Pedro has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and San Pedro, 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 San Pedro?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Negril or San Pedro in the Summer?
Both San Pedro 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Pedro year-round.
San Pedro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets less rain in July than San Pedro. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In San Pedro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 226 hours of full sun.
Negril is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and San Pedro fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)San Pedro 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Negril or San Pedro in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and San Pedro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. San Pedro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Pedro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 255 mm (10 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Negril is around the same temperature as San Pedro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and San Pedro averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)San Pedro 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Negril or San Pedro in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as San Pedro. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Pedro throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in San Pedro. Negril usually gets less rain in January than San Pedro. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 199 hours of full sun.
In January, Negril is generally around the same temperature as San Pedro. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and San Pedro fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)San Pedro 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Negril or San Pedro in the Spring?
Both San Pedro and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Pedro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than San Pedro. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in San Pedro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives less sunshine than San Pedro during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.
Negril is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and San Pedro fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)San Pedro 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for San Pedro and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
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