Which place is cheaper, Quebec City 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 Quebec City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ocho Rios or Quebec City, 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 Quebec City?
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.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada.
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Ocho Rios Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOcho Rios $87Quebec City $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $87, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $147. 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 Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOcho Rios $51Quebec City $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOcho Rios $102Quebec City $140
Compare Hotels in Ocho Rios and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Ocho Rios or Quebec City? 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 Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ocho Rios $7.44Quebec City $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Ocho Rios hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer Roundtrip Service from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios: $150
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Airport Transfer To Riu Hotel Ocho Rios: $100
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer: $61
- Blue Hole Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting Tour Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $109
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $225
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $65
- Dunn’s River Falls: River Tubing with Lunch and Transfers: $166
- Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Airport Transfer: $53
- Kingston Airport (KIN) to Runaway Bay Round-Trip Private Transfer: $244
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios: $147
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City$3.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- Québec Jean Lesage International Airport transfer to Club Med: $288
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $243
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $202
- YQB Airport Transfer: $126
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $126
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $116
- Private Transfer from Quebec City to YQB airport: $109
- Quebec city private transfer: $103
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $92
- From Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $92
- Quebec City Private Transfers & Tours: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Ocho Rios or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City 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 $28Quebec City $61
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
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Runaway Bay: $138
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- Quebec : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $108
- Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide: $109
- Quebec: Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings: $122
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $123
- Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings: $125
- Grande-Allée in Bistro Mystery Dinner Tour: $178
- Gourmet mystery dinner in the St-Roch district - Flavors of the world: $178
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $211
- 5-course Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $215
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec: $215
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ocho Rios $15Quebec City $23
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$5.36
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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.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour: $20
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour: $33
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping: $35
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour Ocho Rios Jamaica: $43
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios: $49
- Blue Hole And Konoko Falls Combo Tour From Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay!: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-hour private tour of Montmorency Falls with transportation by 7-seater SUV: $211
- 4-hour private tour of Ile d'Orleans. Discover local flavors. Live guide: $423
- 5 Course Gourmet Food and History Walking Tour of Old Quebec: $215
- 5 Course Gourmet and Historical Tour of Old Quebec: $211
- A Taste of History Walking Tour: $86
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $21
- Best of Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide: $41
- Best of Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide: $40
- Discover Old Quebec on a walking tour with a local live guide: $41
- Electric Scooter Guided Tour of Quebec City: $94
- Evening Old Québec Walking Tour with Funicular: $41
- Gourmet tour in the Faubourg Saint-Jean - Neighborhood life: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOcho Rios $7.55Quebec City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Guided visits and tasting at a Quebec distillery: $16
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $20
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $93
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $95
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $145
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $181
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ocho Rios and Quebec City, we can see that Quebec City 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 Quebec City 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 Quebec City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quebec City 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 Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ocho Rios or Quebec City?
Quebec City has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Ocho Rios and Quebec City, 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.