Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Kingston?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €142Kingston €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, 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 Hamburg and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Kingston €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Kingston €106
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Kingston €24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- Airport Transfers from Kingston.: $70
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Negril: $79
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Airport transfers One Way to all hotels - private: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €60Kingston €38
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Kingston €10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art Walk Sunday Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $9.78
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Museum Tour Tickets: $41
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Private Bob Marley Tour Experience: $65
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Kingston €9.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Kingston, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Kingston?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Kingston?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Kingston. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Hamburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the autumn, Hamburg is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Hamburg gets 101 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. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Kingston. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Kingston. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Kingston. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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