Which place is cheaper, Hoi An or Agra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agra or Hoi An?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Hoi An, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Agra or Hoi An?
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $44Hoi An $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $44, while the average daily cost in Hoi An is $47. 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 Agra and Hoi An in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $16Hoi An $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $32Hoi An $42
Compare Hotels in Agra and Hoi An
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Hoi An? 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: Agra Hotel Prices and Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Hoi An $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $55
- Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
- Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $73
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
- Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $60
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Shikri and Abhaneri: $105
- Transfer from Agra to Jaipur by Private Car: $91
- Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
- Transfer from Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $89
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $60
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.94
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Hoi An Transfer To Phong Nha by Private Car+Sightseeing: $106
- From Private Transfer to Hue with Photo Stops: $90
- My Son Sanctuary & Hai Van Pass: Transfer Hoi An to/from Hue: $68
- Hai Van Pass & Ba Na Hills: Car Transfer Hue to/from Hoi An: $65
- Private Transfer To Hue via My Son Sanctuary & More: $64
- Lady Buddha in Monkey Mountain: Transfer Hue to/from Hoi An: $59
- Hoi An Private Transfer to Hue with Golden Bridge: $57
- Hue Transfer with Scenic Route over The Hai Van Pass: $53
- Hue: Transfer to/from Hoi An by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $49
- Private Transfer From Hue To Hoi An With A Sightseeing Tour: $44
- Private Car Transfer From Hoi An/Da Nang My Son HolyLand: $42
- Da Nang: Private Car Rental with Driver for Tours & Transfer: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Hoi An?
Prices for flights to both Hoi An and Agra 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 dayAgra $16Hoi An $10
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra Food Tour: $5.95
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $9.50
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes & Experiences (Pick up and Drop): $18
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
- Home-Cooked Indian Dinner Workshop with Local Family: $26
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Tour with Indian Cooking Class: $27
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$14
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.06
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hoi An Walking food tour: $2.54
- Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Coracle Tour Fishing Crabbing: $4.65
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- Hoi An Street Food Tour With Bao: $23
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
- Cooking Class with Traditional Vietnamese Meals: $25
- Vegetarian Cooking Class w Local Family and transfer: $25
- Tra Que Herb Village Cooking Class: $25
- Authentic Cooking Class with Locals in Tra Que Herbs Village: $25
- Hoi An food tour: $25
- Evening traditional cooking class with local Chef: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $20Hoi An $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$7.14
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Taj Mahal for Two$18
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
- Agra Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
- Agra Local Tour with Taj Mahal : $30
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $42
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour - All Inclusive: $21
- Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $37
- "Discover Agra's Treasures: Private Sightseeing Experience": $15
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $84
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$151
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Short Boat Ride$1.63
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 11 Days Tour Discover Vietnam – See the best of Vietnam: $1,179
- 3 Traditional Handicraft Village in 1 Tour: $55
- 5-Hour Private Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: $509
- Afternoon Tour with My Son Holyland & Rice Paper Making: $37
- BUFFALO RIDING ADVENTURE AND BASKET BOAT TOUR: $28
- Bach Ma National Park: Day Trek Private Tour - Hoi An/DaNang: $160
- Basket Boat Experience: $13
- Basket Boat Ride- Buffalo Ride- Farming & Hoi An City Tour: $106
- CAM THANH COCONUT JUNGLE - HOI AN CITY MORNING TOUR: $46
- CHAM ISLAND SIGHTSEEING AND SNORKELING TOUR: $39
- COFFEE MAKING AND TASTING EXPERIENCE: $30
- Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle & Hoi An City: Morning Adventure.: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.58Hoi An $9.21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Hoi An
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hoi An:
- Pub Crawl by Bus with Shots at Each Bar: $8.45
When comparing the travel costs between Agra and Hoi An, we can see that Hoi An is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Hoi An Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Hoi An?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hoi An. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Hoi An, 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.
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.