A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Hanoi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Hanoi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Antananarivo and Hanoi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Antananarivo or Hanoi?

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

Hanoi

Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best 2-Week Tours in Madagascar, The Best 2-Week Tours in Vietnam, and The Best River Cruises in Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Antananarivo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $86, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $58. 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 Antananarivo and Hanoi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Hanoi $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Hanoi

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Hanoi? 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.

Hotels in Antananarivo


Hotels in Hanoi


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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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Hanoi $6.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $16
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $93
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.18
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.15
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.39
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.34
  • Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
    $0.79

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

  • Hanoi Private Transfer Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
  • From Ha Noi: Convenient bus transfer to explore Ninh Binh: $6.92
  • Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
  • Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
  • Hanoi City Center to Noi Bai Airport - Private Transfer: $8.43
  • Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
  • Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
  • Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
  • Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
  • Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
  • Ha Noi airport Arrival or Departure By Private car transfers: $12
  • Hanoi Private Car transfer Airport: $12

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Hanoi?

Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Antananarivo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antananarivo $46
    Hanoi $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antananarivo.

  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:


  • High End Dinner (for Two)
    $11
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.34
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.79
  • Italian Dinner (for Food)
    $6.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.

  • (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
  • Street Food Tour with Train Street and Old Quarter: $12
  • Best Hanoi Food Tour Visit Train Street 8 Different Food Tasting: $13
  • Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $17
  • Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $17
  • Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
  • Vietnamese Street Food Tour with famous Egg Coffee: $20
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
  • Small Group Hanoi Walking Food Tour, Vegan Options Included: $21
  • 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street: $23
  • Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $22
    Hanoi $8.40

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:

  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $61
  • Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $132
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $138
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $158
  • Hitory & Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $160
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $195
  • Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $205

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Puppet Theater
    $1.58
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.58
  • National History Museum
    $1.58
  • Puppet Theater Ticket
    $2.76

Tours and Activities in Hanoi

Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bus Ticket Cat Ba - Hanoi ( Bus+ Ferry ) - Best Selling: $0.02
  • Hanoi Vegan Street Food & Train Street Tour: $0.03
  • Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
  • Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $5.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $8.93
    Hanoi $7.59

Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi

Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $61


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Hanoi, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antananarivo is in Africa and Hanoi 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 Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Antananarivo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antananarivo than you might in Hanoi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Hanoi?

Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Hanoi, 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.