Which place is cheaper, Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
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 Winnipeg. 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 Winnipeg?
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!
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries. Rising above the prairie, Winnipeg is a metropolis where you least expect it. Cultured, confident and captivating, it’s more than just a pit stop on the Trans-Canada haul, but a destination in its own right, with a couple of world-class museums and a wonderfully diverse dining scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $152Winnipeg $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $152, while the average daily cost in Winnipeg is $255. 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 Winnipeg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $103Winnipeg $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $206Winnipeg $184
Compare Hotels in Negril and Winnipeg
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Winnipeg? 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 Winnipeg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.48Winnipeg -
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:
- Fun Holiday Beach Resort Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $205
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $200
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain Jamaica From Negril Hotels: $200
- Private, Round-Trip Negril Airport Transfer: $200
- Chukka and Rafting Ocho Rios with Private Transfer Negril Hotels: $200
- Private Transfers-Negril and Runaway Bay hotels(Round Trip): $180
- Private Transfer from Negril to Jamaica (MBJ) Airport: $173
- Private Transfer from Jamaica (MBJ) Airport to Negril: $173
- Luxury Grand Palladium Transfer: $144
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer Negril Hotels: $141
- Private Customizable Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport - Negril: $140
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Negril hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Winnipeg
Also for Winnipeg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Portage la Prairie -Round-Trip Transfer: $290
- Winnipeg Airport Private Transfer to Steinbach: $232
- Winnipeg Airport Transfer – Winkler, Morden, Carman, Altona: $232
- Winnipeg One way Private transfer from/to the Airport: $200
- Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg accomodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $163
- Private Transfer from Winnipeg Hotels to Winnipeg Airport (YWG): $96
- Private Transfer from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg Hotels: $96
- Winnipeg accomodation to Winnipeg Airport (YWG) - Departure Private Transfer: $81
- Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Winnipeg accomodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Winnipeg?
Prices for flights to both Winnipeg 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 $38Winnipeg $9.34
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
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Winnipeg $2.52
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.
- 7Mile Beach/Ricks Cafe Tour with Free Shopping from Montego Bay: $115
- 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: $161
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Boat tour: $123
- Bob Marley 9 miles with French tour guide: $260
- Bob Marley Museum Tour From Negril Hotel: $215
- Bob Marley's Nine Mile Day-Trip w/Admission & Guided Tour from Grand Palladium: $145
Tours and Activities in Winnipeg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Winnipeg.
- 2 Hour City Trolley Tour See Over 70 Sites: $37
- Discover Assiniboine Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.61
- Elk Island Beaches and Boreal Forest Private Hiking Tour: $202
- Explore The Challenge of Moderninity with Walking Tours in Winnipeg, MB: $6.61
- Historic Red River: Lower Fort Garry & Beyond Private Tour: $247
- Historic Red River: Lower Fort Garry & Beyond Private Tour: $346
- Manitoba Legislative Grounds: Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.61
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Winnipeg MB: $11
- The Forks Historic Site: a Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.61
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Winnipeg by Operation City Quest: $10
- Walk 4 Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $19
- Winnipeg Private Walking Tour with a Local: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.85Winnipeg -
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Winnipeg, we can see that Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Winnipeg?
Winnipeg has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Winnipeg, 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 Winnipeg?
Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg in the Summer?
Both Winnipeg and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Winnipeg because of the family-friendly experiences.
Negril is a little warmer than Winnipeg in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Winnipeg fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Winnipeg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives less sunshine than Winnipeg during summer. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 328 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In July, Negril usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Winnipeg 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Negril or Winnipeg in the Autumn?
Both Winnipeg and Negril during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Winnipeg this time of year.
In the autumn, Negril is much warmer than Winnipeg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Winnipeg averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the autumn, Negril often gets more sunshine than Winnipeg. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in October than Winnipeg. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Winnipeg 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Negril or Winnipeg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Winnipeg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, many travelers come to Winnipeg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Winnipeg. In January, Negril is generally much warmer than Winnipeg. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and Winnipeg fluctuates around -17°C (2°F).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Winnipeg during winter. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Winnipeg receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Negril usually receives more rain than Winnipeg. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Winnipeg -17°C (2°F)
Should I visit Negril or Winnipeg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Negril as well as Winnipeg. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Negril is much warmer than Winnipeg in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Winnipeg fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Winnipeg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the spring, Negril often gets less sunshine than Winnipeg. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Winnipeg receives 248 hours of full sun.
Negril receives a lot of rain in the spring. Negril usually gets more rain in April than Winnipeg. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Winnipeg receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Winnipeg 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Winnipeg and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -17°C (2°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -14°C (8°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -13°C (9°F) | 19 mm (0.7 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.