Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Split?
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 Split or Kingston?
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 Split and Kingston. 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: Split or Kingston?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €127Kingston €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €127, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €105. 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 Split and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €74Kingston €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €148Kingston €106
Compare Hotels in Split and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Split or Kingston? 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: Split Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €14Kingston €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $40
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $40
- Airport Transfer from Split: $46
- Airport Transfer to Split: $46
- Airport transfers - round trip: $160
- Airport(Resnik) to or from Split transfer: $70
- Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Direct Transfer In Private Car From Split To Dubrovnik: $262
- Ferry Transfers Between Split and Hvar: $40
- From Split Airport to Baska Voda (Private Transfer, Free WiFi): $178
- From Split Airport to Sibenik (Round Trip, Private Transfer): $182
- From Split Airport to Sibenik, Private Transfer, max 8: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to and from Hotels in Montego Bay: $173
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Arrivals or Departures Transfer: Norman Manley Airport to Kingston : $136
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Split 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 daySplit €41Kingston €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $210
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $210
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $210
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split €3.72Kingston €10
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.99
- Explore the Roman Splendor of Split on a Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.36
- Split Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
- Walking tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split: $9.54
- Quest Experience in Marjan Hill Witch Hunt: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Trogir Open Top Bus Trip + Free Split Walking Tour: $13
- Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Adriatic Blues and Roman Clues Split Audio Tour: $15
- Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €7.97Kingston €9.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $50
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $57
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Kingston, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split is in Europe and Kingston 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 Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split and Kingston, 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 Split or Kingston?
Split has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Split or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Split during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Split in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the summer, Split is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Split in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Split. In the summer, Split often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Split or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Kingston. Most visitors come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Split is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Split average around 18°C (64°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Split usually receives less rain than Kingston. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Split or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Split as well as Kingston. The winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Split is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Split averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Split often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Split or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Split are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Split is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Split in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Split usually receives more rain than Kingston. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Split
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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.