Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Valencia or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Kingston, 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: Valencia or Kingston?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €123Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, 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 Valencia and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Kingston €59
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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.
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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Kingston €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $42
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $42
- Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $37
- Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $46
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $176
- From Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer: $59
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $118
- Private Transfer - Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel: $109
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $27
- Private Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $26
- Private Transfer: Valencia to VLC Airport in Business Car: $77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Valencia 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 dayValencia €40Kingston €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $54
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $59
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $64
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $65
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $66
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $66
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería: $70
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Kingston €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
-
Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.77
- Self-Guided City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.77
- Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- In love with A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Between Two Gates Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $7.99
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $8.61
- Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.61
- Scavenger Hunt and Monumental Self-Guided Tour: $8.84
- Scavenger Hunt and Iconic Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.84
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl Tour in the Old town of Valencia: $17
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $91
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $124
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $126
- Two wineries tour with wine tasting : $131
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
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 Valencia and Kingston, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Valencia 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 Valencia or Kingston?
Valencia 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 Valencia or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Valencia is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valencia in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valencia. Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Kingston during summer. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Valencia usually receives less rain than Kingston. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Valencia during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Valencia is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 19°C (66°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Valencia often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Valencia usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Kingston. Many travelers come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Valencia is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Valencia usually receives more rain than Kingston. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Kingston. Many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Valencia is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valencia in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In the spring, Valencia often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Valencia
| Valencia | Kingston | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 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.