Which place is cheaper, Juneau 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 Juneau?
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 Juneau. 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 Juneau?
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!
Juneau
Juneau, Alaska is the capital city of the state, and it is also one of the most beautiful cities. Juneau is surrounded by two large mountains and a channel, so it is the only state capital not accessible by train or car. It is lined with small streets, including what is locally known as "stair streets" which can only be accessed by foot and include walking up 100-300 stairs, depending on which level you're going to. Luckily, most of the sights and stores are on the lower level, though. The only real structures located on the stair streets are residential buildings. Juneau is the most visited city in Alaska, but its population is just over 33,000. Its economy is based mostly on government, tourism, fishing, and mining.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Juneau $196
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Juneau is $196. 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 Juneau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Juneau $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Juneau $176
Compare Hotels in Negril and Juneau
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Juneau? 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 Juneau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Juneau $38
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Juneau?
Prices for flights to both Juneau 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 $38Juneau $85
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Juneau $17
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 Juneau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Juneau are as follows:
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1 Day Bike Rental$25
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Admission to Alaska State Museum$5.00
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Glacier Gardens$22
Tours and Activities in Juneau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Juneau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Fishing Experience/Class in Juneau: $225
- 3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska: $189
- 4-Hour Wildlife and Coastal Tour in Juneau, Alaska: $220
- Alaska Native Tour and Tram Combo: $145
- Alpine Segway Wilderness Trail Adventure: $180
- Alpine Zipline Adventure in Juneau, AK: $257
- From Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks: $123
- Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure: $99
- Historic Gold Panning Adventure & Salmon Bake: $145
- Historical Walking Tour of Abandoned Gold Rush Era City with AR: $99
- Juneau City Tour: $52
- Juneau Highlights and Mendenhall Glacier Tour: $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Juneau $16
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 Juneau
Also in Juneau, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Walking Pub Crawl in Downtown Juneau: $115
- Craft Brews & Epic Views: Juneau's Brewery & Sightseeing Tour!: $159
- Craft Beer and Brewery Tour with Scenic Stops: $159
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Juneau, we can see that Juneau 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 Juneau 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 Juneau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Juneau 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 Juneau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Juneau?
Juneau has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Juneau, 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 Juneau?
Juneau 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 Juneau in the Summer?
Both Juneau 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Juneau for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Negril is much warmer than Juneau in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Juneau fluctuates around 56°F (13°C).
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets more sunshine than Juneau. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Juneau receives 179 hours of full sun.
Juneau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Juneau. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Juneau receives 4.2 inches (106 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Juneau 56°F (13°C)
Should I visit Negril or Juneau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Juneau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Juneau in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Negril is much warmer than Juneau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Juneau averages at about 42°F (6°C).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Juneau during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Juneau receives 69 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Juneau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Negril usually receives more rain than Juneau. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Juneau receives 7.8 inches (199 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Juneau 42°F (6°C)
Should I visit Negril or Juneau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Juneau. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Juneau for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Juneau can be very cold during winter. In January, Negril is generally much warmer than Juneau. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and Juneau fluctuates around 24°F (-4°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 Juneau. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Juneau receives 87 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Juneau. Negril usually gets less rain in January than Juneau. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Juneau receives 4.6 inches (116 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Juneau 24°F (-4°C)
Should I visit Negril or Juneau in the Spring?
Both Juneau 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, the spring months attract visitors to Juneau because of the natural beauty.
The weather in Juneau can be very cold. Negril is much warmer than Juneau in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Juneau fluctuates around 40°F (4°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Juneau during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Juneau receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Juneau. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Juneau receives 2.7 inches (68 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Juneau 40°F (4°C)
Typical Weather for Juneau and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.6 inches (116 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 inches (106 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 inches (135 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 49°F (10°C) | 7 inches (179 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.9 inches (123 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 inches (113 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.