A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Odense vs. Ocho Rios for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Odense or Ocho Rios?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Odense and Ocho Rios. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Odense or Ocho Rios?

Odense

Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark.


Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Odense?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Odense is $208, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $86. 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 Odense and Ocho Rios in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Odense $84
    Ocho Rios $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Odense $168
    Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Odense and Ocho Rios

Looking for a hotel in Odense or Ocho Rios? 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.

Hotels in Odense


Hotels in Ocho Rios


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Odense Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Odense $46
    Ocho Rios $7.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios

Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Jamaica Private Hotel and Airport Transfer: $5.00
  • Private Ian Fleming Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay: $15
  • Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) Transfer One-Way or Round-Trip to Hotel: $19
  • Private Transfer From the Ocho Rios Airport/ Ian Fleming: $20
  • Private Airport Transfer from Ian Fleming Airport to Ocho Rios: $20
  • Private Transfer from Ian Fleming Airport to Ocho Rios: $25
  • Private Round Trip Transfer to YAAMAN Adventure Park Ocho Rios: $27
  • ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
  • Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $30
  • Private Round Trip Transfer to Dunns River Climb and Zipline over the Falls!: $34
  • Private Round Trip Transfer for Jamaican Jerk at Scotchie's Ocho Rios: $36
  • Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Odense or Ocho Rios?

Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Odense 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Odense $93
    Ocho Rios $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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Odense $31
    Ocho Rios $15

Tours and Activities in Odense

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:

  • Odense Private Guided Walking Tour: $381
  • Craft Beer Walking Tour: $62

Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios

For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate
    $11
  • Admission to Coyaba Gardens
    $5.34
  • 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
  • Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
  • Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
  • Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour Ocho Rios Jamaica: $43
  • Ocho Rios Scenic, Shopping and Lunch Tour: $45
  • Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios: $49
  • Jamaican Escapade Experience Dunn's River's Natural Majesty: $50
  • Private Magical Firewater Pond and Secluded Bamboo Beach Tour: $50
  • Private Sightseeing Tour in and Around Ocho Rios: $50
  • Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Odense $23
    Ocho Rios $7.52


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odense and Ocho Rios, we can see that Odense is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Odense is in Europe and Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense 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 Odense Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Odense or Ocho Rios?

Odense has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Odense and Ocho Rios, 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.