Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?
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 Ocho Rios can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Ocho Rios?
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.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
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 €142Ocho Rios €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is €73. 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 Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Ocho Rios €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Ocho Rios €86
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Ocho Rios? 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 Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Ocho Rios €6.23
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 Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $267
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $256
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $255
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $231
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $206
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
- ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
- Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
- Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios 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 €60Ocho Rios €23
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Ocho Rios €13
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:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $88
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $20
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $25
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $12
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $102
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $81
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $101
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate€8.97
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens€4.49
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Tour of Prospect Plantation€15
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
- Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Ocho Rios €6.32
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Ocho Rios, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Ocho Rios?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
Both Ocho Rios and Hamburg during the summer are popular places to visit. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
Hamburg is much colder than Ocho Rios in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hamburg. In the summer, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in July than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Ocho Rios. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Hamburg is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Ocho Rios. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. In the winter, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Ocho Rios in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios 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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