Which place is cheaper, Santiago 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 Santiago?
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 Santiago. 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 Santiago?
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!
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $153Santiago $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $153, while the average daily cost in Santiago 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $104Santiago $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $208Santiago $234
Compare Hotels in Negril and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Santiago? 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 Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.55Santiago $5.81
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride$1.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Santiago, Visit Santa Rita Winery & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $295
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- City Tour Santiago with Exclusive Guide + Private Transfer: $270
- Private Transfer Between Santiago and Cruise Port: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to San Antonio: $256
- Private Transfer: Santiago Airport to San Antonio Cruise Port: $242
- Private Cruise Transfer : Santiago → Valparaiso or San Antonio: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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 $39Santiago $24
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
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$2.02
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Hamburger$2.69
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Dinner$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Street Food Tour in Santiago with a Local Guide: $58
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems: $109
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $128
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Santiago $51
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 Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Isla Negra Algarrobo and Viña Undurraga from Santiago: $112
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- A Private Tour of Santiago with an Experienced Local Guide: $180
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago: $280
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Adega Montes Guided Tour with Private Transportation: $300
- Adventure in Portillo: Laguna del Inca and Mountain Picnic: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.93Santiago $9.02
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 Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $59
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When comparing the travel costs between Negril and Santiago, we can see that Santiago 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 Santiago is in South 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 Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 1610 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Santiago, 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 Santiago?
Santiago 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 Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago 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 a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 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)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Negril or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In the autumn, Negril is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNegril 27°C (81°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Negril or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Santiago. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Negril is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Negril usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNegril 25°C (77°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Negril or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago 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 Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNegril 26°C (79°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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