Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Da Nang, 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: Aqaba or Da Nang?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Aqaba and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Da Nang? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Aqaba Airport transfer to Aqaba City: $25
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Arava Border: $27
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba City Hotels: $36
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $36
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $36
- Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba Port: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge & Hoi An City : $78
- Afternoon private transfer from Da Nang city to Golden Bridge in the theme park: $44
- Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Private Car Transfer from Da Nang: $38
- Charter Limousine DCar RoundTrip Transfer Da Nang Hoi An Hue : $219
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $9.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $10
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.39
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $20
- Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer: $126
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to City Centre by Private Car: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $42Da Nang $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- 3-Hour Shore Dive or Snorkel Experiences in Aqaba: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Full Day Private Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: $36
- Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
- Walking Tour History ,Culture & Food: $37
- Jeep Tours in Wadi Rum with Bedouin Guide 2,3,4,5 hours | Magic Bedouin Star: $38
- Mosaic Art Experience: $38
- 4-hour sunset tour of desert highlights: $40
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- The private tour to Golden Bridge and Marble mountain: $2.05
- Local Food Private Walking Tour: $4.10
- From Monkey Mountain Hidden Gems Full-Day Tour: $4.10
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.15
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.15
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.15
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.21
- Sightseeing Tour From Hue To Da Nang By Train: $8.62
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Da Nang $9.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Da Nang, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Da Nang 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Da Nang, 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 Aqaba or Da Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Aqaba or Da Nang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Da Nang in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Da Nang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Da Nang. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Aqaba is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Da Nang averages at about 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Da Nang in the Winter?
Both Da Nang and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba is generally much colder than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Da Nang in the Spring?
Both Da Nang and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.
Aqaba is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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