Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb or Ocho Rios?
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 Zagreb and Ocho Rios. 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: Zagreb or Ocho Rios?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb €89Ocho Rios €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is €73. 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 Zagreb and Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Ocho Rios €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Ocho Rios €86
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Ocho Rios? 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Ocho Rios €6.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Private Split to Zagreb transfer with Plitvice lakes & Wine: $1,006
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $856
- Private Transfer from Split or Trogir to Zagreb: $819
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $761
- Sarajevo to One-Way Transfer With Plitvice Lakes: $468
- Zagreb to Split: Personalized Transfer & Custom Day Trip!: $427
- Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $423
- From Sarajevo: 1-Way Transfer to Zagreb or opposite: $410
- Bratislava: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to BTS: $332
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Plitvice Lakes: $300
- Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Sibenik: $296
- Private Transfer from Zagreb to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing: $286
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
- ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
- Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
- Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Ocho Rios €23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb €12Ocho Rios €13
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Day Private Istria Tour from Explore & Enjoy: $1,662
- Archaeological Tour of Zagreb: $52
- Back to Socialism Bike Tour: $49
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $215
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb – Private Walking Tour: $1,251
- Best Of Zagreb Walking Tour: $65
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $237
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $84
- Best of Zagreb! Self-guided Waking tour Sit&Meet Croatian greats!: $23
- Best of Zagreb! Walking Tour by Sit & Meet; Meet the Great Croats: $36
- Best of 4-Hour Cycling Tour: $94
- Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour: $117
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate€8.97
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens€4.49
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Tour of Prospect Plantation€15
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
- Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb €8.92Ocho Rios €6.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Ocho Rios, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb is in Europe and Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb than you might in Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Ocho Rios?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb and Ocho Rios, 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 Zagreb or Ocho Rios?
Zagreb has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Zagreb or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
Both Ocho Rios and Zagreb during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
In the summer, Zagreb is cooler than Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zagreb in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F).
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zagreb. In the summer, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in July than Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Ocho Rios. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Zagreb is generally much colder than Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Ocho Rios. The winter months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
The weather in Zagreb can be very cold. Zagreb is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. In the winter, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in January than Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Zagreb is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zagreb in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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