Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Kingston can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Kingston?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. 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 Nice and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Nice and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Kingston? 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Kingston €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
- Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $93
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $110
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $131
- Departure Transfer: Nice to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $68
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $57
- From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $151
- From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $129
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $71
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Nice 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 dayNice €49Kingston €24
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Kingston, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice is in Europe and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Kingston, 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 Nice or Kingston?
Nice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nice or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Kingston. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Nice is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Kingston. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Nice or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nice as well as Kingston. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In October, Nice is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 17°C (63°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Kingston. Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Nice or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nice is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In January, Nice usually receives more rain than Kingston. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Nice or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Nice during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the spring, Nice is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nice in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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