Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
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 Ushuaia. 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 Ushuaia?
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!
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNegril $150Ushuaia $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Negril is $150, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNegril $102Ushuaia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNegril $204Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Negril and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Negril or Ushuaia? 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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Negril $8.39Ushuaia -
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 Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $200
- Private Airport Transfer Montego Bay and Negril: $200
- Private Airport Transfer Royalton Negril: $200
- Private Transfer from Negril to Jamaica (MBJ) Airport: $176
- Luxury Grand Palladium Transfer: $144
- Private Customizable Transfer from Sangster Intl Airport - Negril: $140
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Negril hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Montego Bay Airport Transfers to Negril Hotels: $134
- Private Airport transfer to/from all hotels in Negril round trip: $130
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril/Westmoreland Hotel: $123
- Club Kingston VIP Lounge & Fast Track with Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $112
- Private Montego Bay Airport/ Port Transfer To Hotels in Negril: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $242
- National Park, Train and Navigation. Airport transfer included: $204
- Ushuaia:Trekking Glaciar & Ice Caves W/Lunch and Transfer: $176
- Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $160
- Complete Husky Experience + Buoy Park with Transfer: $124
- Ushuaia Guided Visit to the National Park with Transfer: $120
- Navigation to Beagle Channel and Sea Lions Island with Transfers: $116
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $112
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $67
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Cruise Port to Ushuaia Airport(USH): $62
- Husky Trekking with Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Negril or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 $38Ushuaia -
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 Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Adventure and Snow Moto + Buffet Lunch or Pizza Rodizio + Transfer: $96
- Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $170
- Ushuaia City Tour: Vespertine Tour with Dinner: $189
- Snowmobile + Snowshoeing + Huskies + Skiing + Lunch or Pizza Buffet: $195
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná Tour with Dinner: $210
- Tierra del Fuego National Park: vespertine tour with dinner: $210
- Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Negril $26Ushuaia -
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
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
- 4W4 Adventure in Lagos Full Day with Roast : $170
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $167
- 4x4 Adventure at Lago Fagnano from Ushuaia: $236
- 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $218
- 5-Hour National Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $205
- 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $150
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $115
- Adventure in the Lakes Fueguinos quadricycles and Patagonian lamb: $238
- Adventure through Lagos 4X4 in Ushuaia: $162
- Albino's Eye Glacier Full-Day Trekking Tour from Ushuaia: $286
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNegril $9.74Ushuaia -
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 Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $115
- City tour and Wine tasting: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Negril and Ushuaia, we can see that Negril is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Negril is in Caribbean Islands and Ushuaia is in South 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 Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Negril would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Negril than you might in Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Negril Expensive? and Is Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Negril or Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Negril. When comparing the sizes of Negril and Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?
Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia in the Summer?
Both Ushuaia and Negril are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Negril throughout the year.
In July, Negril is generally much warmer than Ushuaiain January. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 27°C (81°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during summer. Negril gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 169 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Negril. In July, Negril usually receives more rain than Ushuaiain January. Negril gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNegril 27°C (81°F)Ushuaia 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Negril or Ushuaia in the Autumn?
Both Ushuaia and Negril during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Negril because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Negril is much warmer than Ushuaia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Negril averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Negril. In the autumn, Negril often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain April. Negril gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 74 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Negril. Negril usually gets more rain in October than Ushuaiain April. Negril gets 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNegril 27°C (81°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Negril or Ushuaia in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Negril and Ushuaia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Negril year-round.
Ushuaia can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Negril is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Negril in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Ushuaia averages at about 2°C (36°F)in July.
In Negril, it's very sunny this time of the year. Negril usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during winter. Negril gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Negril usually receives more rain than Ushuaiain July. Negril gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNegril 25°C (77°F)Ushuaia 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Negril or Ushuaia in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Negril as well as Ushuaia. Negril attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Negril is generally much warmer than Ushuaiain October. Daily temperatures in Negril average around 26°C (79°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Negril this time of the year. In the spring, Negril often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain October. Negril gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 156 hours of full sun.
Negril receives a lot of rain in the spring. Negril usually gets more rain in April than Ushuaiain October. Negril gets 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNegril 26°C (79°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Ushuaia and Negril
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 222 mm (8.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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.