Which place is cheaper, Guadalajara or Ocho Rios?
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 Ocho Rios or Guadalajara?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ocho Rios or Guadalajara, 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 Guadalajara?
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.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco in western Mexico, as well as one of the country's largest cities. It is best known for tequila and mariachi music, which both originate in Jalisco, as well as a thriving historic center with colonial architecture and landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico.
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Ocho Rios Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOcho Rios $87Guadalajara $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $87, while the average daily cost in Guadalajara is $146. 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 Guadalajara in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOcho Rios $52Guadalajara $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOcho Rios $104Guadalajara $82
Compare Hotels in Ocho Rios and Guadalajara
Looking for a hotel in Ocho Rios or Guadalajara? 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 Guadalajara Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ocho Rios $7.46Guadalajara $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $240
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $225
- Luxury Ocho Rios Transfer: $180
- Private Transfer from Jamaica (MBJ) Airport to Ocho Ríos: $173
- Jewels Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $170
- Montego Bay Private Airport Transfer To and from ochi rios: $170
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Inter City Transfers- from Runaway Bay- private: $156
- Private Airport Transfer from Ocho Rios: $150
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios: $147
- Private Transfers To/From Ocho Rios & OCJ Airport Across Jamaica: $143
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guadalajara
Also for Guadalajara, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guadalajara Airport Private Transfer to Ajijic & Chapala: $289
- Private Transfer from Guadalajara to Morelia: $245
- Guadalajara Airport(GDL) to Tequila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $202
- Tequila to Guadalajara - Private Transfer with English-speaking driver: $178
- Transfer airport Guadalajara: $148
- Transfer by car to or from Guadalajara Airport: $129
- Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Guadalajara hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- Tequila to Guadalajara Airport (GDL) - Departure Private Transfer: $101
- Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Tequila - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Private transfer to or from Guadalajara airport: $101
- Transfer from International Airport to Tequila Jalisco: $95
- Private airport transfer to Guadalajara and surrounding areas: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Ocho Rios or Guadalajara?
Prices for flights to both Guadalajara 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 $28Guadalajara $80
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:
- Exclusive Sunset Dinner At Reggae Hill: $99
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guadalajara
For Guadalajara, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Guadalajara Street Food Tour - Best Rated: $39
- Private Street Food Tour and City Tour Guadalajara - Best Rated: $54
- Tapatio Tastes Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $59
- Street Food Tour in Guadalajara with a Local Guide: $65
- Guadalajara Market Food Tour & Historic Landmarks Walk: $70
- Guadalajara Street Food Tour: Taste the Best of Tapatío Cuisine: $106
- Mexican Cooking Classes and Market Visit in Guadalajara: $112
- VIP Tequila Night Tour with Dinner and Tasting: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ocho Rios $15Guadalajara $27
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$5.37
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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.
- ATV Adventure Ride in Ocho Rios Jamaica with Jerk Chicken Lunch: $175
- ATV Adventure and Shopping from Falmouth (Minimum 4 persons): $165
- ATV and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $205
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding Experience in Ocho Rios: $243
- ATV, Horseback Riding and Bluehole Adventure Tour: $210
- Appleton Rum Tour and YS Falls: $280
- Aqua Fun Tours Dunns Falls, River Tubing and Horse Back: $170
- BOGO Adventure: ATV and/or Horseback Ride and Swim in Ocho Rios: $139
- Bali Style High Ropes Swing and Dunn's River Fall Adventure: $230
- Bamboo Rafting & Horseback Ride n Swim Guided Tour In Ocho Rios: $95
- Bamboo Rafting & River Tubing Tour Ocho Rios(Entry Fee Included): $195
- Bamboo Rafting and ATV Jungle Adventure in Jamaica: $200
Tours and Activities in Guadalajara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Guadalajara.
- 3 Hours Private Tour Guide in Guadalajara: $49
- 3 Hours Private Tour Guide in Guadalajara, you choose!: $49
- 3 hours Guadalajara Private City Tour: $49
- 3-Hour Guadalajara Bike and Food Guided Tour: $65
- A unique tour! Visiting Hacienda Casa herradura From Guadalajara: $120
- Acuario Sealand Guadalajara Admission Ticket: $30
- Adventure tour Between Charros, Mariachi and Parián de Tlaquepaque: $47
- All Included Foodie Tour: Seafood & Beers at 3 Cool Restaurants.: $110
- All Included Foodie Tour: Tacos & Cocktails at the Best Bars: $110
- All Inclusive Adventure 2 Days 1 Night in Sierra de Quila Jal: $112
- All incluided Foodie Tour Zapopan Beer, Tacos and Agave Spirits.: $110
- BIKE TOUR in the coolest areas of GUADALAJARA: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOcho Rios $7.57Guadalajara $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $90
Sample the Local Flavors in Guadalajara
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guadalajara:
- Guadalajara Pub Crawl: Free Drinks & Party Games: $21
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Guadalajara Mexico: $25
- Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Guadalajara Mexico: $25
- Cultural tour, city fields and distillery: $32
- Tequila distillery experience, Jose Cuervo & Tequila Magic Town: $80
- full day Tequila tour visiting artisanal distillery and downtown.: $89
- Horseshoe Distillery Tour with Premium Tasting from Guadalajara: $99
- Private Tour to Tequila: Artisan Distillery and Campos de Agave: $102
- Tequila tour visiting a local brewery: $129
- Private Tequila Adventure Tour with Visit to Atanasio Distillery: $170
- VIP Private Tequila Tour: Artisanal Distillery and Magical Town: $177
- Private Adventure to El Tequileño Distillery and visit to Tequila: $177
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ocho Rios and Guadalajara, we can see that Guadalajara is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands and Guadalajara 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Guadalajara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guadalajara than you might in Ocho Rios.
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 Guadalajara Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ocho Rios or Guadalajara?
Guadalajara has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Ocho Rios and Guadalajara, 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.
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.