Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Strasbourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Strasbourg or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Strasbourg and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Strasbourg or Kingston?
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
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 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStrasbourg €138Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is €138, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. 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 Strasbourg and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStrasbourg €67Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStrasbourg €134Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Strasbourg and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Strasbourg 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: Strasbourg Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Strasbourg €44Kingston €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport by Luxury Van: $64
- Door-to-Door private transfer and driver from Strasbourg to Basel: $233
- Private Transfer Airport to Strasbourg Round trip: $74
- Private Transfer Strasbourg to Europa Park: $252
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $65
- Private transfer Strasbourg Airport: $59
- Strasbourg Entzheim Airport - Private Transfer from/to Hotels: $79
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg Airport to City centre: $82
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg city centre to Strasbourg Airport: $82
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
Is it cheaper to fly into Strasbourg or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Strasbourg 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 dayStrasbourg €44Kingston €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 hours Cooking lesson: $53
- Strasbourg Private Food Tour: experience the city like a local!: $93
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet private Tour with tastings: $102
- Strasbourg Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Strasbourg €24Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- Strasbourg : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Strasbourg сity tour: audioguide in your smartphone: $7.53
- Strasbourg's Cobblestones & Cathedrals: An Audio Tour: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt City Tour: $8.07
- Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $9.94
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Guided Tours of Strasbourg Cathedral: $19
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStrasbourg €19Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Aperitif at the winemaker with cellar visit and wine tasting in Alsace: $11
- Wine tasting and immersive cellar tour: $20
- Wine tour, tasting and picnic basket: $38
- Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg: $105
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $118
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $120
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $151
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $172
- Wine Tasting Private Tour: $549
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Strasbourg and Kingston, we can see that Strasbourg is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Strasbourg or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Strasbourg. When comparing the sizes of Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg or Kingston?
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Strasbourg as well as Kingston. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Strasbourg this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In July, Strasbourg is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 20°C (68°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Strasbourg this time of the year. In the summer, Strasbourg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston. Strasbourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Strasbourg gets 57 mm (2.2 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 JulyStrasbourg 20°C (68°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Strasbourg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Strasbourg for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Strasbourg is much colder than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Strasbourg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, Strasbourg usually receives less rain than Kingston. Strasbourg gets 43 mm (1.7 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 OctoberStrasbourg 12°C (53°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Strasbourg during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Strasbourg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Strasbourg can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Strasbourg is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Strasbourg in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Strasbourg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Strasbourg gets 33 mm (1.3 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 JanuaryStrasbourg 2°C (35°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Strasbourg and Kingston. Most visitors come to Strasbourg for the natural beauty during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Strasbourg is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 11°C (51°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Strasbourg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Kingston. Strasbourg gets 48 mm (1.9 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 AprilStrasbourg 11°C (51°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Strasbourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 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.