Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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!
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Negril Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Negril and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Toronto $32
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:
- Sandals South Coast Private Transfer (White House): $83
- Roundtrip Transfer To or From Jam West Adventure: $100
- Roundtrip MBJ Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Hotel Riu Negril: $95
- Round-trip Airport Transfer to Grand Palladium Resort & Spa: $75
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfer to Lucea Resorts: $37
- Private Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport to Negril Jamaica: $60
- Private Transfer from Negril to Jamaica (MBJ) Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport - Negril Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from MBJ Airport to Grand Palladium Hotel: $38
- Private Transfer between Hedonism ll Resort and Airport : $53
- Private Transfer From or To Airport to Rui Negril : $61
- Private Negril Hotels Transfer from Montego Bay (MBJ)Airport: $54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Downtown Montreal: $1,618
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Kingston: $856
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $816
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $666
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Guided layover and stopover tour with transfers.: $500
- Pvt. Transfer St. Catharines Airport to Pearson Int Airport: $476
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Niagara Falls: $442
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Port Hope: $439
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $294
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Hamilton: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $38Toronto $112
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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $73
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Toronto $31
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.
- Rick's Cafe Sunset Cruise : $60
- YS Falls and Sightseeing Tour Day Adventure: $138
- 7Mile Beach/Ricks Cafe Tour with Free Shopping from Montego Bay: $115
- ATV's, Shopping, Seven Mile Beach,Catamaran Cruise to Ricks Cafe : $130
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour: $113
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril: $232
- Bamboo Rafting and Rick Cafe Negril Private Tour: $156
- Bambuza ATV, Zipline and Horseback Adventure from Negril: $190
- Benta River & Falls Private Tour From Montego Bay/Negril: $150
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Guided Tour with Lunch & Admission from Negril: $145
- Black River Safari and YS Falls Tour from Negril: $232
- Blue Hole Secret Falls and Dunns River Falls Adventure: $134
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $110
- Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour: $21
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $69
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $296
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $24
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $175
- 60-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise!: $106
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $27
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $134
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $149
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Toronto $22
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 Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 1540 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Toronto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Negril is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Negril gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Negril usually receives more rain than Toronto. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNegril 27°C (81°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Negril or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Negril as well as Toronto. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Negril is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the autumn, Negril often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Negril receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Negril usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNegril 27°C (81°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Negril or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Negril usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNegril 25°C (77°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Negril or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Negril during the spring 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 Toronto in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Negril is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the spring, Negril often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNegril 26°C (79°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto 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 (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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