Which place is cheaper, Hue or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Hue?
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 Amman and Hue. 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: Amman or Hue?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Hue is $48. 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 Amman and Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Amman and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Hue? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Hue $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $25
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $30
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Amman To Different Cities: $33
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Vinh Moc Tunnels & Khe Sanh: Transfer from Hue or Phong Nha: $43
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An with Private Car: $98
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass and Golden Bridge: $55
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Hue City Tour: $64
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.40
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $113
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $102
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue and Amman 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 dayAmman $34Hue $15
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour: Taste and tales along Perfume River: $32
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
- Home Cooking Class with Local Girl: $37
- Hue:Exploring Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $37
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Hue $11
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- SHORE EXCURSION from CHAN MAY Port to visit HOI AN CITY & HOI AN VILLAGE TOUR : $150
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Hue $5.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Hue, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Hue is in Asia, 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 Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Hue?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Hue, 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 Amman or Hue?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Hue in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Hue. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Hue. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Hue. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Amman is cooler than Hue. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Hue averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Hue. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Hue receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Hue during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman is generally cooler than Hue. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hue in the Winter?
Both Hue and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Hue. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Hue. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
Amman is much colder than Hue in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Hue fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hue in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Hue. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Hue during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Amman is much colder than Hue. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Hue averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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