Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia or Ocho Rios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ocho Rios or Ushuaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ocho Rios or Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?
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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Argentina, and The Best Eco Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOcho Rios $77Ushuaia $11
The average daily cost (per person) in Ocho Rios is $77, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $11. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOcho Rios $52Ushuaia $5.64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOcho Rios $104Ushuaia $11
Compare Hotels in Ocho Rios and Ushuaia
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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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ocho Rios $7.60Ushuaia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Couples Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $300
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $228
- From Scenic Guided Horseback Ride with Transfer: $195
- Jewels Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $170
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Resorts in Ocho Rios : $160
- Kingston Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios: $140
- Private Airport Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios: $130
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Round Trip Transfers from MBJ: $125
- MBJ Airport Round trip Private transfer for Runaway Bay Hotels: $120
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers to Hotels to Ocho Rios: $115
- Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios Hotels (Round-Trip): $110
- Airport transfers to Hotel, Guest houses or Villas in St.Ann, Ochi Rios Jamaica: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport and Hotel Transfer in Ushuaia: $139
- Private Embarkation Debarkation Transfer: $129
- Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $120
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $97
- Transfer from/to the airport: $89
- Ushuaia Airport (USH) to Ushuaia - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia): $55
- Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia city - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $46
- Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $37
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $35
- Ushuaia to Ushuaia Airport (USH) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Ocho Rios or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 $17Ushuaia $2.18
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
- Private Hillside Cooking Class Jamaican Style with Pickup : $104
- 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 Ushuaia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ushuaia:
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Lunch for Two$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Martial Glacier at Night with Dinner Included: $94
- Ushuaia at night: A Snow and Fire dinner, sledding and adventure: $280
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ocho Rios $15Ushuaia $13
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.
- Authentic Jamaican Bamboo Rafting Tour from Runaway Bay: $194
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Tour from Runaway Bay: $285
- Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour from Ocho Rios: $77
- Full-Day Tour to Blue Hole Falls with Horseback Ride from Montego Bay: $220
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios : $30
- Shopping Tour From Runaway Bay Hotels : $65
- ATV AdVENTURE FROM OCHO RIOS : $190
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding Experience in Ocho Rios: $275
- ATV, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Ride Guided Tour from Montego Bay: $135
- All day Tour of Ocho Rios : $200
- Bamboo Rafting in Ocho Rios Private Experience: $207
- Bamboo Rafting on the Lethe great/river(:),tour: $120
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 2-day tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park + Fagnano and Escondido Lakes: $115
- 2-day tour:Tierra del Fuego NP + Beagle Channel Navigation + Fagnano & Escondido: $190
- 3-Hour Navigation Tour in the Beagle Channel with Isla de Lobos: $75
- 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $122
- 4-Hour National Park - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $75
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $156
- 5-Hour Nat Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $195
- 5.5-Hour National park w/ hiking Shore excursion - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $280
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $95
- 7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $105
- Adventure 360º in Quads with Lunch: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOcho Rios $7.71Ushuaia -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Wine$0.05
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Beer$0.01
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ocho Rios and Ushuaia, we can see that Ocho Rios is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands and Ushuaia is in South 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 Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
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 Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ocho Rios or Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Ocho Rios and Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?
Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia in the Summer?
Both Ushuaia and Ocho Rios are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
In the summer, Ocho Rios is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ocho Rios in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Ushuaia averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during summer. Ocho Rios gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 169 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ocho Rios usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ushuaiain January. Ocho Rios gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryOcho Rios 29°C (83°F)Ushuaia 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ushuaia in the Autumn?
Both Ushuaia and Ocho Rios during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Ocho Rios is generally much warmer than Ushuaiain April. Daily temperatures in Ocho Rios average around 28°C (82°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. In the autumn, Ocho Rios often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain April. Ocho Rios gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 74 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios usually gets more rain in October than Ushuaiain April. Ocho Rios gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilOcho Rios 28°C (82°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ushuaia in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ocho Rios and Ushuaia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
It's quite cold in Ushuaia in the winter. Ocho Rios is much warmer than Ushuaia in the winter. The daily temperature in Ocho Rios averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Ushuaia fluctuates around 2°C (36°F)in July.
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ocho Rios usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during winter. Ocho Rios gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Ocho Rios usually receives less rain than Ushuaiain July. Ocho Rios gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyOcho Rios 26°C (79°F)Ushuaia 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Ocho Rios or Ushuaia in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ocho Rios as well as Ushuaia. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Ocho Rios is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ocho Rios in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Ushuaia averages at about 6°C (43°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In the spring, Ocho Rios often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain October. Ocho Rios gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 156 hours of full sun.
Ocho Rios usually gets less rain in April than Ushuaiain October. Ocho Rios gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberOcho Rios 26°C (80°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Ushuaia 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 (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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