Which place is cheaper, Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ocho Rios or Ottawa, 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 Ottawa?
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.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOcho Rios $87Ottawa $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $87, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $131. 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 Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOcho Rios $51Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOcho Rios $102Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Ocho Rios and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Ocho Rios or Ottawa? 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 Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ocho Rios $7.43Ottawa $7.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP***Private KINGSTON Airport Transfers to***OCHO RIOS**HOTELS**: $292
- Runaway Bay Hotels Transfers between Montego Bay Airport: $60
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Round Trip Transfers from MBJ: $160
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Airport Transfer: $53
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $240
- Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica Private Airport Transfer: $80
- Private Transfers To/From Ocho Rios & OCJ Airport Across Jamaica: $143
- Private Transfer to horseback,Bluehole,River rafting in OchoRios.: $70
- Private Transfer to Yaaman Adventure Park from Ocho Rios: $65
- Private Transfer to White River Tubing Ocho Rios: $45
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain from Ocho Rios: $40
- Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $222
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) to Ottawa - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $119
- YOW Ottawa Airport Transfer Service 1 Hour: $109
- Ottawa Train Station via Rail Transfer Service 1 Hour: $95
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer: $51
- Hand-Feed Wild Birds on a Nature Walk with Transfer: $42
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Ocho Rios or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa 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 $28Ottawa $28
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:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Runaway Bay: $138
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kids Cooking Class in Real Experience at Cookiddoo: $56
- ByWard Market Chocolate Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy: $76
- ByWard Market Food Tour with 7 Local Tastings: $84
- Lower Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- Evening Byward Market Food Tour: $90
- Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa: $92
- Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour: $95
- Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour: $96
- A Taste of Canada Food Tour: $97
- Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings: $98
- ByWard Market Progressive Dinner Food Tour: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ocho Rios $15Ottawa $39
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$5.35
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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 and Shopping from Falmouth (Minimum 4 persons): $165
- ATV and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $205
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting & Horseback Ride Tour From Montego Bay: $411
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding Experience in Ocho Rios: $243
- ATV, Dunn’s River Falls & Blue Hole Guided Tour In Jamaica: $270
- ATV, Horseback Riding and Bluehole Adventure Tour: $210
- All In One Full Day Tour in Saint Ann Garden Parish Jamaica: $147
- Aqua Fun Tours Dunns Falls, River Tubing and Horse Back: $162
- 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 Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $58
- Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour: $20
- Beechwood Cemetery Evening Tour: Tales from the Mausoleum: $26
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise: $58
- Chelsea: Guided Tour of the Distillerie du Square: $25
- From Montreal: Private Ottawa Full Day Tour: $281
- Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau: $133
- Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise: $80
- Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour: $27
- Hidden A Private Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots: $583
- Ottawa 200th Anniversary Guided Bike Tour: $49
- Ottawa : Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOcho Rios $7.54Ottawa $18
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ocho Rios and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ocho Rios or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Ocho Rios and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ottawa in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ocho Rios and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round. Also, most visitors come to Ottawa for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Ocho Rios is a little warmer than Ottawa in the summer. The daily temperature in Ocho Rios averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ottawa this time of the year. In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ocho Rios usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ottawa during summer. Ocho Rios gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ocho Rios usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOcho Rios 29°C (83°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ocho Rios as well as Ottawa. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Ottawa because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Ocho Rios is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ocho Rios in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Ottawa averages at about 9°C (48°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In the autumn, Ocho Rios often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun.
Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Ocho Rios usually gets more rain in October than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOcho Rios 28°C (82°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ottawa in the Winter?
Both Ottawa and Ocho Rios are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ottawa this time of year.
It's quite cold in Ottawa in the winter. In January, Ocho Rios is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Ocho Rios average around 26°C (79°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios usually receives more sunshine than Ottawa during winter. Ocho Rios gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Ocho Rios usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOcho Rios 26°C (79°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Ocho Rios during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Ocho Rios is much warmer than Ottawa in the spring. The daily temperature in Ocho Rios averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. In the spring, Ocho Rios often gets more sunshine than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun.
Ocho Rios usually gets less rain in April than Ottawa. Ocho Rios gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOcho Rios 26°C (80°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa 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) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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