Which place is cheaper, Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond. 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 Richmond?
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!
Richmond
One of the oldest American cities, Richmond was established in 1607 by English settlers led by Captain Christopher Newport and Captain John Smith. During the Civil War it existed as the capital of the Confederacy, and today it remains the capital of the U.S. state of Virginia. There are many historic sights to see and museums to explore, as well as plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Richmond $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Richmond is $176. 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 Richmond in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Richmond $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Richmond $202
Compare Hotels in Negril and Richmond
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Richmond? 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 Richmond Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Richmond $72
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 Richmond
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Richmond:
- Richmond City to Richmond Airport (RIC) - Departure Private Transfer: $175
- Richmond Airport (RIC) to Richmond city - Arrival Private Transfer: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Richmond?
Prices for flights to both Richmond 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 $38Richmond $36
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 Richmond
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Richmond.
- Church Hill Food Tour: $89
- Trendy Carytown Food Tour: $89
- The Carytown Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours: $90
- Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours: $90
- Arts District Food Tour in Richmond with Discover Richmond: $90
- Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond: $94
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Richmond $13
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
Tours and Activities in Richmond
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Richmond are as follows:
- Capitol Steps and Stories Walking Tour : $45
- Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour: $27
- Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond: $80
- Creepy Tales on Campus Ghost Tour: $27
- Discover Downtown Richmond Bike Tour: $165
- Discover Downtown and Riverfront Bike Tour : $115
- Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: $27
- Historic Trolley Tour: $42
- Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour in Richmond: $80
- Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus: $45
- Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour: $27
- Quirk Richmond Art and Secret Garden Tour: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Richmond -
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 Richmond
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Richmond:
- Richmond Virginia Bar Crawl: $15
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl : $37
- Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket: $86
- Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Richmond, we can see that Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Richmond 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 Richmond Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Richmond?
Richmond has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Richmond, 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 Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond in the Summer?
Both Richmond 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 visitors come to Richmond in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Negril is around the same temperature as Richmond. Typically, the summer temperatures in Negril in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Richmond averages at about 78°F (26°C).
In Richmond, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets less sunshine than Richmond. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Richmond receives 305 hours of full sun.
Richmond 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 Richmond. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Richmond receives 5 inches (128 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Richmond 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Negril or Richmond in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Richmond. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Also, most visitors come to Richmond for the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Negril is generally much warmer than Richmond. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Richmond fluctuates around 59°F (15°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Richmond this time of the year. In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Richmond during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Richmond receives 221 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 Richmond. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Richmond receives 3.5 inches (90 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Richmond 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Negril or Richmond in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Richmond. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Richmond because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Richmond can be very cold. Negril is much warmer than Richmond in the winter. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Richmond fluctuates around 36°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 Richmond. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Richmond receives 169 hours of full sun.
Negril usually gets less rain in January than Richmond. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Richmond receives 3.2 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Richmond 36°F (2°C)
Should I visit Negril or Richmond in the Spring?
Both Richmond and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
In the spring, Negril is much warmer than Richmond. Typically, the spring temperatures in Negril in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Richmond averages at about 58°F (14°C).
It's quite sunny in Richmond. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives less sunshine than Richmond during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Richmond receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Richmond. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Richmond receives 3 inches (75 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Richmond 58°F (14°C)
Typical Weather for Richmond and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 inches (83 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 inches (80 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 58°F (14°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 inches (113 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 inches (90 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 inches (81 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 inches (83 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.