Which place is cheaper, Martha's Vineyard or Kingston?
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 Kingston or Martha's Vineyard?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Martha's Vineyard, 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 Martha's Vineyard?
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.
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is a famous destination for CEO's, celebrities, and executives. It's an island that's just 8 miles from the Cape Cod peninsula and it is a popular place to "summer" for many recognizable people. Martha's Vineyard has become so popular among the stars, that it's no longer surprising to see a celebrity hanging around.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America, and The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Kingston Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $123Martha's Vineyard $285
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $123, while the average daily cost in Martha's Vineyard is $285. 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 Martha's Vineyard in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $62Martha's Vineyard $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $124Martha's Vineyard $264
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Martha's Vineyard
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Martha's Vineyard? 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: Kingston Hotel Prices and Martha's Vineyard Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $28Martha's Vineyard $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to and from Hotels in Montego Bay: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Martha's Vineyard?
Prices for flights to both Martha's Vineyard 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
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Food Meals for one dayKingston $44Martha's Vineyard $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Martha's Vineyard $30
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Tours and Activities in Martha's Vineyard
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Martha's Vineyard.
- Edgartown Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Discovering Oak Bluffs: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Audio Tour: $13
- Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Martha Vineyard Bus Tour: $60
- Best 3-Hour Martha's Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs: $65
- Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour: $65
- Down Island Tour with One Hour in Edgartown: $65
- Martha's Vineyard: All Island Tour: $70
- All Island Bus Tour: $75
- 4 hours Hop-on Hop-off Jawsome Jaws Tour: $120
- All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Martha's Vineyard $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Martha's Vineyard, we can see that Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kingston or Martha's Vineyard?
Martha's Vineyard 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 Kingston or Martha's Vineyard in the Summer?
Both Martha's Vineyard and Kingston during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Martha's Vineyard in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Kingston is a little warmer than Martha's Vineyard in the summer. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Martha's Vineyard fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
In Martha's Vineyard, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the summer, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Martha's Vineyard receives 293 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in July than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Martha's Vineyard 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Martha's Vineyard in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Martha's Vineyard. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Also, most visitors come to Martha's Vineyard for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Kingston is much warmer than Martha's Vineyard. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kingston in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Martha's Vineyard averages at about 53°F (12°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Martha's Vineyard this time of the year. In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard during autumn. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Martha's Vineyard receives 211 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kingston usually receives more rain than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Martha's Vineyard 53°F (12°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Martha's Vineyard in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Martha's Vineyard. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Martha's Vineyard because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Martha's Vineyard can be very cold. In January, Kingston is generally much warmer than Martha's Vineyard. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (79°F), and Martha's Vineyard fluctuates around 28°F (-2°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the winter, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Martha's Vineyard receives 170 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in January than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Martha's Vineyard 28°F (-2°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Martha's Vineyard in the Spring?
Both Martha's Vineyard and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Martha's Vineyard this time of year.
Kingston is much warmer than Martha's Vineyard in the spring. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Martha's Vineyard fluctuates around 48°F (9°C).
It's quite sunny in Martha's Vineyard. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Martha's Vineyard during spring. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Martha's Vineyard receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kingston usually receives less rain than Martha's Vineyard. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Martha's Vineyard receives 3.7 inches (94 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Martha's Vineyard 48°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Martha's Vineyard and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 38°F (3°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 inches (115 mm) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
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.