Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
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 Niagara Falls. 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 Niagara Falls?
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!
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Niagara Falls $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $149. 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 Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Niagara Falls $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Niagara Falls $152
Compare Hotels in Negril and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Niagara Falls $16
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Niagara Falls South Airport Private Transfer to Pearson: $1,851
- Niagara Falls South Airport Private Transfer to Hamilton: $360
- Fixed Price :- Private Transfers Niagara falls Hotel OR Pearson Toronto Airport : $292
- Niagara Falls to Pearson Toronto Airport Private Transfer: $275
- Round-Trip Private-Safe Transfer Between Buffalo Airport & Niagara Falls Canada: $257
- Private Departure Transfer -Niagara Falls to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $257
- Departure Private Transfer: Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $214
- ROUNDTRIP Ground Transfer Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF)-Niagara Falls Canada: $202
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
- Transfer Niagara Falls, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $176
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada to Toronto, Canada (Downtown): $176
- Transfer Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ: $158
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls 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 $38Niagara Falls $53
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 Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Walking Food Tour in Niagara Falls: $106
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $139
- Light up The Falls Small Group Tour with Fallsview Dinner: $146
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner: $162
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $176
- Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show: $193
- Night Tour with Fireworks Boat Ride & Dinner: $197
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $197
- Niagara Falls USA Night, Lights & Dinner : $199
- Niagara Falls Canada: Premium Night Tour with Boat & Dinner: $215
- Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner: $242
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Niagara Falls $19
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 Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Fireworks & Falls Glow Walking Tour Canada + Skylon Tower : $48
- Historic Walking Private Tour at Niagara Falls: $35
- Private Custom Niagara Falls, Canada Winery Tour from Buffalo,NY: $293
- Whirlpool Adventure Course ~ Kids Course: $22
- "Niagara Virtual" Parasailing Adventure in VR!: $26
- 1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $44
- 3-Hour 30-Minute Private Guided Tour in Niagara Falls: $145
- 4 hr Summer Fun Tour - Niagara Falls Canada: $142
- 4-Hour Niagara Falls Boat Tour w/ Maple & Chocolate Tastings: $80
- 4hr Niagara Falls Canada Tour includes the Boat and tunnels: $145
- Afternoon Wine, Beer & Charcuterie Tour: $132
- All American Tour : $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Niagara Falls $11
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 Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting: $18
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Black Glass Wine Tasting: $23
- Niagara's Decadent Sparkling and Icewine Tasting: $23
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $59
- Public Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation: $61
- Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour: $95
- Half-Day Niagara Micro Brewery Tour: $111
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $117
- Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $119
- Luxury Winery, Distillery & Craft Beer Tour in Niagara Region : $121
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $122
When comparing the travel costs between Negril and Niagara Falls, we can see that Negril is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Niagara Falls is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls 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, many travelers come to Niagara Falls for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Negril is a little warmer than Niagara Falls in the summer. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets less sunshine than Niagara Falls. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Negril or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Niagara Falls. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, many visitors come to Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Negril in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 148 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 Niagara Falls. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Negril or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Niagara Falls. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Niagara Falls for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Niagara Falls can be very cold during winter. In January, Negril is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 25°C (77°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the winter, Negril often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun.
Negril usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Niagara Falls. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Negril or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
Both Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls because of the natural beauty.
Negril is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the spring. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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