Which place is cheaper, Savannah 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 Savannah?
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 Savannah. 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 Savannah?
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!
Savannah
Savanah is a reasonably priced city by U.S. standards. With a wide range of accommodation and food options, it's possible to experience this historical city on a cheaper budget, or, if you like, to live it up in luxury without spending an inordinate amount of money.
The oldest city in the state of Georgia, Savannah sits right on the Savannah River, a historic commercial port dating back to the Thirteen Colonies. The old port of the city still lies along this river, paved in traditional cobblestone roads and radiating with old southern charm. Savannah is also known for its many small parks, tunnels of oak trees and magnolias draped in southern moss, romantic horse-drawn carriages, as well as some of the most ornate antebellum architecture to be found in the south.
Whether you are interested in the past of a historically prosperous seaport or wish to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere that it still holds, Savannah is a quaint destination full of beauty with an arsenal of historic appeal to match.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Negril Prices
Jamaica PricesSavannah Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Savannah $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Savannah is $202. 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 Savannah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Savannah $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Savannah $168
Compare Hotels in Negril and Savannah
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Savannah? 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 Savannah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Savannah $27
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 Savannah
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Savannah:
- Private Transfer from SAV to Hilton Head Island, SC : $243
- Private Transfer from Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Hilton Head Island, SC: $243
- Private Savannah Airport to Tybee Island Transfer : $100
- Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Savannah - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- One Way Private Transfer to/from Savannah Int'l: $68
- Private Arrival Transfer from Savannah (SAV) Airport: $36
- Savannah to Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Savannah?
Prices for flights to both Savannah 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 $38Savannah $99
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 Savannah
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Savannah.
- Monday Gospel Dinner Cruise: $77
- Savannah Riverboat Gospel Music Dinner Cruise: $77
- Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour: $92
- Southern and Secret Food Tour: $92
- 2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment: $93
- Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $93
- Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour: $97
- Southern Traditions Dinner Tour: $106
- Private Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking with Ninoska in Savannah: $109
- Southern Traditions Dinner Tour: $125
- True South Lunch Food Tour: $125
- Savannah’s Palate – Private Historic Food Tour: $1,429
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Savannah $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 Savannah
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Savannah are as follows:
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Pub Crawl$10
Tours and Activities in Savannah
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Savannah are as follows:
- A Film History of Savannah Walking Tour : $29
- The Southern History of Savannah Walking tour: $29
- "Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour: $59
- 1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah : $38
- 10pm Restless Souls Tour: $30
- 2 Hours Dolphin Eco Tour: $42
- 2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour: $36
- 2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise: $55
- 2hr Paranormal Walking Tour: $30
- 8pm Savannah Secrets True Crime Tour: $30
- 8pm Voices of the Dead Tour: $30
- 90 Minutes Walking Tour in Savannah: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Savannah $34
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 Savannah
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Savannah:
- Haunted Hops Savannah Pub Tour Spirits and Brews: $25
- Bloody Murder Savannah Pub Crawl: $30
- Bad Kitty Pub Crawl, Spooky Naughty Ghosts: $30
- Savannah Terrors: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Savannah Bar Crawl by the Bridge: $32
- Moonlight Happy Hour Haunted Pub Crawl With Captain Stoner: $33
- Captain Stoner's Haunted Dive Bar Crawl in Historic Savannah: $33
- Moonlight Happy Hour Pub Crawl with Captain Stoner: $33
- Captain Stoner's Haunted Dive Bar Crawl: $33
- 10 to Midnight Happy Hour and Haunted Pub Crawl w/ the Captain: $33
- Late Night Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: $33
- Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Savannah, we can see that Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Savannah 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 Savannah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Savannah?
Savannah has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Savannah, 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 Savannah?
Savannah 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 Savannah in the Summer?
Both Savannah 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 Savannah for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Negril is generally around the same temperature as Savannah. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Savannah fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
In Savannah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Negril. In the summer, Negril often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Savannah. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Savannah receives 267 hours of full sun.
Savannah gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets less rain in July than Savannah. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 7.9 inches (200 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Savannah 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Negril or Savannah in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Savannah. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Savannah in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Negril is a little warmer than Savannah in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Savannah fluctuates around 68°F (20°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Savannah 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 Savannah during autumn. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Savannah receives 223 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 Savannah. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Savannah 68°F (20°C)
Should I visit Negril or Savannah in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Negril as well as Savannah. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Savannah for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Savannah. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Savannah averages at about 49°F (9°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 Savannah. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Savannah receives 176 hours of full sun.
Negril usually gets less rain in January than Savannah. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Savannah 49°F (9°C)
Should I visit Negril or Savannah in the Spring?
Both Savannah 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 Savannah because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Negril is generally a little warmer than Savannah. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Savannah fluctuates around 66°F (19°C).
It's quite sunny in Savannah. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives less sunshine than Savannah during spring. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Savannah receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In April, Negril usually receives more rain than Savannah. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Savannah receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Savannah 66°F (19°C)
Typical Weather for Savannah and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 inches (112 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 inches (150 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 inches (200 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 inches (164 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 inches (141 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 52°F (11°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.