Which place is cheaper, Negril or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salvador or Negril?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or Negril, 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: Salvador or Negril?
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Negril
Negril is a town in western Jamaica known for its miles of white sand beaches and cliffs. It is certainly one of the more laid back towns on the island yet still attracts a lot of tourists. The hotels are as close to the water as you can get, and the sand gets whiter and whiter the further away from populated areas you get. The water is unbelievably clear and warm in Negril!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $44Negril $139
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $44, while the average daily cost in Negril is $139. 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 Salvador and Negril in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Negril $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Negril $212
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Negril
Looking for a hotel in Salvador or Negril? 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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Negril Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $6.02Negril $8.71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Transfer Salvador to Barra Grande Round Trip: $300
- Ivan Bahia, Private Transfer Salvador BA to Lençois (Chapada Diamantina): $300
- Transfers between Salvador and Barra Grande Maraú: $285
- Costa de Sauipe Transfer - Private Executive Van: $160
- Transfer Grand Palladium - Private Executive Van: $150
- Private Transfer to/from Salvador Airport to/from Praia do Forte: $140
- Transfer in Salvador: $140
- Private Transfer from Salvador Airport: $136
- Private Transfer to/from Sauipe Resort By Minivan one way: $130
- Shared Transfer Salvador / Morro de São Paulo / Salvador: $130
- Transfer: Salvador to/from Boipeba Island: $128
- One-Way Private Transfer to Boipeba Island: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Negril
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Negril:
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay to Grand Palladium: $105
- Airport Round-Trip Transfers To Negril From Sangster’s International Airport : $90
- Airport transfers, private tours and excursions in Jamaica : $80
- Azul Negril Resort Airport Transfer : $53
- Club Kingston VIP Lounge & Fast Track with Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $112
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Grand Palladium Transfer: $23
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Negril Resorts Transfer: $33
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Negril: $105
- Fun Holiday Beach Resort Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $205
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Grand Palladium Private Airport Transfer: $48
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Negril?
Prices for flights to both Negril and Salvador 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 daySalvador $13Negril $23
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- Private Cooking Experience with local in Salvador: $130
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show: $132
- Cultural Folkloric Show and Dinner in Salvador: $140
- Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $152
- Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show: $195
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience with Optional Dinner in Montego Bay: $60
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $85
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.67Negril $27
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela: $150
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian: $60
- Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador": $102
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Bike Rentals and Bike Tours: $142
- Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador: $160
- Candomblé Cerimony Tour: $61
- Candomble Religion Mysteries Private Tour in Salvador: $80
- City Tour in Salvador Discover the first capital of Brazil - En: $140
- Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra: $152
- Culinary Traditions Tour: $180
- Easy Diving - Lord Beach Snorkeling - Leaving Forte Beach by Emytour: $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Negril
For Negril, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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2 Hr Horseback Ride$44
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Cruise Ship Excursion in Montego Bay : $41
- From Negril/Palladium: Negril Beach and Ricks Cafe Tour: $49
- Private Glass Bottom Boat Sight Seeing Tour Jamaica: $58
- Buddle's Taxi and Tours : $60
- Blue Hole Mineral Springs, Rick's Café, and Shopping Combo Tour: $75
- Negril Beach and Catamaran Cruise: $79
- Negril guided day tour:7 mile beach and sunset at Ricks Cafe: $80
- Ricks Cafe Sunset Catamaran Cruise Negril Palladium Montego Bay: $85
- Jamwest JamCulture Tour from Negril: $89
- Bob Marley Birth Place Nine Mile Day Tour: $94
- Negril Catamaran Adults Only Cruise, Snorkeling and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $110
- Must Do-Accompong Town Maroon Village Tour & Celebration from Negril: $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.38Negril $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.37
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Drinks$2.74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and Negril, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salvador is in South America and Negril 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 Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Negril would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Negril than you might in Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Negril Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or Negril?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 900 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Salvador and Negril, 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 Salvador or Negril?
Salvador has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Negril experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Salvador or Negril in the Summer?
Both Negril and Salvador during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
In January, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Negrilin July. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 27°C (81°F), and Negril fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salvador. In the summer, Salvador often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Negrilin July. Salvador gets 246 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Negril receives 257 hours of full sun.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually gets less rain in January than Negrilin July. Salvador gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Negril receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySalvador 27°C (81°F)Negril 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Negril in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Salvador and Negril. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salvador is around the same temperature as Negril in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Negril fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. Salvador usually receives less sunshine than Negril during autumn. Salvador gets 190 hours of sunny skies, while Negril receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Negril receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Salvador usually receives more rain than Negrilin October. Salvador gets 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain, while Negril receives 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSalvador 26°C (80°F)Negril 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Negril in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Salvador as well as Negril. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
In the winter, Salvador is around the same temperature as Negril. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salvador in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Negril averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. In the winter, Salvador often gets less sunshine than Negrilin January. Salvador gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Negril receives 226 hours of full sun.
Salvador receives a lot of rain in the winter. Salvador usually gets more rain in July than Negrilin January. Salvador gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Negril receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySalvador 24°C (75°F)Negril 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Negril in the Spring?
Both Negril and Salvador are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Negrilin April. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 26°C (78°F), and Negril fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Negril. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Negril during spring. Salvador gets 228 hours of sunny skies, while Negril receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. It's quite rainy in Salvador. In October, Salvador usually receives around the same amount of rain as Negrilin April. Salvador gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Negril receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSalvador 26°C (78°F)Negril 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Negril and Salvador
| Salvador | Negril | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
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