Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Kingston or Las Vegas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Las Vegas, 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: Kingston or Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
-
Kingston Prices
Jamaica PricesLas Vegas Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $123Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $123, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Kingston and Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $62Las Vegas $158
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $124Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Las Vegas? 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: Kingston Hotel Prices and Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $28Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- Private Transfer from Kingston's Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $37
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
-
24 Hr Bus Pass$15
-
24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
-
Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Arrival Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or LIMO with 1 hour disposal : $231
- Arrival Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by electric vehicle: $100
- Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Business Car: $124
- Arrival Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas by Luxury SUV: $150
- Arrival Transfer: Private Luxury 8 Passenger Limousine Service: $176
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Luxury Car: $177
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport by electric vehicle: $89
- Departure Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS by Business Car: $131
- Departure Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS in Luxury SUV: $152
- From Las Vegas Airport - Transfer to Hotel: $95
- From Las Vegas Hotel - Transfer to Airport: $95
- From Nellis Dunes ATV Tour with Shuttle Transfer: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas and Kingston 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 dayKingston $44Las Vegas $139
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
-
Coffee$5.00
-
Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
-
Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
-
Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $44
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- "Blockbuster Beats" show & dinner at the Firelight Barn: $49
- "Rockin' Through Time" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- "31 String Showdown" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $65
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience : $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience : $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Chocolate Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Las Vegas $78
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
-
Wedding Chapel$139
-
Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
-
Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
-
Monorail Ride$5.00
-
NY NY Rollercoaster$14
-
Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour : $7.75
- BEEsita Sa Bukid - Guided Bee Farm Tour: $9.81
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Dowtown Las Vegas: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Red Rock Canyon Tour Self-Guided Drive Experience: $13
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour : $13
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Fremont Las Vegas Nevada Audio Tour: $15
- Audio Driving Tour: Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Red Rock Canyon: $17
- Skip the Line: Springs Preserve in Las Vegas Admission Ticket: $19
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Las Vegas $55
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $35
- Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Happy Hour Bar Crawl! Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour: $39
- Bars Unknown: The Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas is in North America, 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Kingston Expensive? and Is Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Las Vegas?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Las Vegas, 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.
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.