Which place is cheaper, Granada or Ocho Rios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ocho Rios or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ocho Rios or Granada, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ocho Rios or Granada?
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOcho Rios $77Granada $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $77, while the average daily cost in Granada is $40. 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 Ocho Rios and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOcho Rios $52Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOcho Rios $104Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Ocho Rios and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Ocho Rios or Granada? 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: Ocho Rios Hotel Prices and Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ocho Rios $7.60Granada $8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay 2-Hour Shopping Transfer: $15
- Private Transfer from Ian Fleming Airport to Ocho Rios: $20
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain from Ocho Rios: $20
- Shuttle Transfer From Montego Bay Airport - Runaway Bay: $24
- AirBnB Roundtrip Shuttle / One Way MBJ Airport Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $27
- Relaxing Montego Bay To Ducanon and Juwel Runaway Bay Transfer: $27
- Airport Transfer Roundtrip Jamaica MBJ: $29
- Private Airport transfer from Montego Bay To Ocho Rios .: $30
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios and Runnaway Bay Hotels(Private) : $32
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer To Ocho Rios : $33
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Dunns River Climb and Zipline over the Falls! : $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Ocho Rios or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Ocho Rios 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 dayOcho Rios $17Granada $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Flavors of Jamaica Guided Food Tour: $89
- Taste of Jamaica Farm & Food Tour: $98
- Ocho Ros: Hillside Cooking Class, Jamaican Style: $130
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour: $140
- The Jamaica School of Cooking and Ocho Rios Highlights Tour: $141
- Ocho Rios Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner: $218
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ocho Rios $15Granada $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.47
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$18
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Blue Hole Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios : $30
- Private Blue Hole and Shopping Tour from Ocho Rios: $30
- Private Guided Tour To Yaaman Adventures Safari jungle park: $40
- Ocho Rios Sightseeing and Taxi from Runaway Bay & Ocho Rios: $40
- Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios with Pickup: $40
- Blue Hole And Konoko Falls Combo Tour From Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay!: $43
- Private Konoko Falls and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios : $45
- Half-Day Blue Hole and Secret Falls Tour from Runaway Bay: $46
- Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios: $49
- Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios: $50
- Private Tour From Ocho Rios To Konoko Falls And Garden and Shopping: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Bird Watching Tour: $90
- Boat Tour and Granada City Tour: $120
- Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour" : $92
- Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide: $65
- Fabulous Night Tour in Masaya Volcano from Granada: $158
- From Full-Day Tour to 6 Attractions with Lunch incl: $125
- Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada: $120
- Full Day Tour in Granada with Volcano Visit: $224
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $60
- Granada City Tour: $40
- Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano: $130
- Granada Kayak Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOcho Rios $7.71Granada $7.50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ocho Rios and Granada, we can see that Ocho Rios is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands and Granada is in Central 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Ocho Rios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ocho Rios than you might in Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ocho Rios Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ocho Rios or Granada?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Ocho Rios and Granada, 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 Ocho Rios or Granada?
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 Ocho Rios or Granada in the Summer?
Both Granada and Ocho Rios during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Ocho Rios usually gets less rain in July than Granada. Ocho Rios gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. In the summer, Ocho Rios often gets more sunshine than Granada. Ocho Rios gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun.
Ocho Rios is around the same temperature as Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Ocho Rios averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOcho Rios 29°C (83°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ocho Rios and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Ocho Rios gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Ocho Rios usually receives less rain than Granada. Ocho Rios gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ocho Rios usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Ocho Rios gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Ocho Rios is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ocho Rios in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOcho Rios 28°C (82°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Granada in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ocho Rios as well as Granada. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
Ocho Rios usually gets more rain in January than Granada. Ocho Rios gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In the winter, Ocho Rios often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granada. Ocho Rios gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun.
In January, Ocho Rios is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Ocho Rios average around 26°C (79°F), and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOcho Rios 26°C (79°F)Granada 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Ocho Rios are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Ocho Rios usually receives more rain than Granada. Ocho Rios gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during spring. Ocho Rios gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
Ocho Rios is around the same temperature as Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Ocho Rios averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Granada fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOcho Rios 26°C (80°F)Granada 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Ocho Rios
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 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.