Which place is cheaper, Boston or Negril?
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 Negril or Boston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Negril and Boston. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Negril or Boston?
Negril
Negril is a town in western Jamaica known for its miles of white sand beaches and cliffs. It is certainly one of the more laid back towns on the island yet still attracts a lot of tourists. The hotels are as close to the water as you can get, and the sand gets whiter and whiter the further away from populated areas you get. The water is unbelievably clear and warm in Negril!
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in New England. It is also the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the region. The city proper covers 48 square miles and has a population of more than 600,000. The Greater Boston area has 4.5 million people and is the tenth largest metropolitan area in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Boston $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Boston is $291. 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 Negril and Boston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Boston $166
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Boston $332
Compare Hotels in Negril and Boston
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Boston? 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: Negril Hotel Prices and Boston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Boston $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Negril
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Negril:
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Taxi From Airport$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Negril
Also for Negril, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Palladium Jamaica - Lady Hamilton Airport Transfer MBJ ***: $15
- Comfortable Montego Bay Airport to Grand Palladium Transfer 1 Way: $23
- Grand Palladium Private Airport Transfer: $25
- MBJ Airport Private transfers to any Hotels in Negril: $29
- Grand Palladium Jamaica Private Transfers : $29
- Grand Palladium Private Transfers from MBJ Airport: $30
- MBJ Airport Private Transfers to any Negril Hotels: $35
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer: $37
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $38
- Grand Palladium Airport Transfer : $40
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Boston are as follows:
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Taxi$35
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Subway Daily Pass$9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boston:
- Round trip Airport Transfer: Boston Logan to Downton Boston : $300
- Private Transfer from Boston Airport to Providence RI: $294
- Flynn Cruise port Boston to Boston hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $245
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer from Boston Logan (BOS): $200
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Boston (hotel OR airport pick-up): $196
- Private Transfer from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newport Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Newport Port to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) : $192
- Private Transfer from Boston City Hotels to Newport Cruise Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Newport Cruise Port to Boston city hotels: $192
- Private Transfer in Boston (BOS) Airport/Home/Hotel/Work : $190
- Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Flynn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $190
- Boston Airport (BOS): Transfer to Flynn Cruise Port Boston: $184
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Boston?
Prices for flights to both Boston and Negril 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 dayNegril $38Boston $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Negril
For Negril, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner in the Sky Jamaica Round Trip Taxi & Guide only: $42
- The Jungle Nightclub Experience with Optional Dinner in Negril: $80
- Zimbali Mountain Cooking Studio: $105
- Cultural Food Tour & Seven Mile Beach At Negril’s Margaritaville: $150
- Local food tour and local fields : $164
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boston
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boston.
- Self Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Solo Walking Tour : $5.50
- Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours: $34
- Boston Freedom Trail History and Food Tour: $39
- Freedom Trail History and Food Tour: $39
- Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour: $65
- Boston Pizza Lovers Food & History Walking Food Tour: $69
- North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli: $69
- 2-Hour Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Boston: $75
- North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese: $75
- Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour: $75
- City Cruises Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise: $89
- Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food tour: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Boston $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Negril
For Negril, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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2 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Negril
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Negril.
- Rockland's Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $56
- Negril Beach Experience & Rick's Cafe from Negril: $59
- Buddle's Taxi and Tours : $60
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise : $60
- Private Negril Beach Experience and Rick's Cafe from Negril: $60
- Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay: $65
- Negril Country Side Tour & Rick's Cafe : $82
- Off-road ATV Adventure with Wall Climbing: $85
- PARTY Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Rick's Cafe ADULTS ONLY: $88
- NEGRIL CRUISE Sunset Ricks Cafe Adults only ALL HOTELS : $89
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise and Snorkelling: $90
- Family Catamaran Cruise from Jamwest Beach Negril Hotels: $90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Boston are as follows:
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Two Tickets to Celtics Game$101
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Duck Tour$32
Tours and Activities in Boston
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boston are as follows:
- Boston Massachusetts Private Photography Tour: $130
- Freedom Trail Walking Tour: $26
- Salem Witch Tour: $80
- "Ghosts of Boston" Walking Ghost Tour: $30
- "Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem: $30
- 1 Hour Boston Segway Tour: $69
- 1 If By Land Walking Tours: $45
- 1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Boston With *20+ Stops: $48
- 1692 Salem Day Tour: $35
- 1692 Salem Night Walking Tour: $35
- 2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
- 2-Day Niagara Falls USA Tour from Boston: $49
For more ideas for your next trip, check out Free Things to Do in Boston, Must-See Monuments and Memorials In Boston, and The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Boston $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Negril
Also in Negril, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl: $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Boston
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Boston:
- Boston Bar Crawl Back Bay Beat Bar Craw: $15
- Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Boston Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns: $35
- 2 Hour Historic Pub Crawl in Boston: $35
- Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures: $36
- Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl : $36
- History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail: $56
- Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour: $60
- Freedom Trail History Tour and Brewery Taste: $71
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery in Boston: $75
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Distillery in Boston: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Boston, we can see that Boston is more expensive. And not only is Negril much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Boston 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 Negril would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Negril 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 Boston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boston than you might in Negril.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Boston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Boston?
Boston has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Boston, 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 Negril or Boston?
Boston has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Negril experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Negril or Boston in the Summer?
Both Boston and Negril during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Boston this time of year.
In July, Negril is generally a little warmer than Boston. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Boston fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
In Boston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets less sunshine than Boston. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Boston receives 304 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Boston. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Boston receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Boston 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Negril or Boston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Boston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, many travelers come to Boston for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Negril is much warmer than Boston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Boston fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Boston during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Boston receives 194 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Boston. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Boston 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Negril or Boston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Boston. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Boston in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Boston can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Boston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Boston averages at about 29°F (-2°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets more sunshine than Boston. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Boston receives 153 hours of full sun.
Negril usually gets less rain in January than Boston. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Boston 29°F (-2°C)
Should I visit Negril or Boston in the Spring?
Both Boston and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Boston for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Negril is generally much warmer than Boston. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Boston fluctuates around 48°F (9°C).
It's quite sunny in Boston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Boston during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Boston receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Boston. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Boston 48°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Boston and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 inches (108 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
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