Which place is cheaper, Hoi An or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Hoi An?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba 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: Aqaba or Hoi An?
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.
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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Hoi An $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Hoi An 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 Hoi An in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Hoi An $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Hoi An $42
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Hoi An
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Hoi An $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- transfer from aqaba airport to aqaba city(or hotel ): $50
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Port Private Transfer: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Border Terminal Private Transfer: $85
- Wadi Araba Border (Eilat) Private Transfer To Petra: $135
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $45
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $59
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum: Dead Sea, Petra, Amman, Aqaba & vice versa: $107
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$8.79
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ba Na Hills: Private Car Transfer from Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang: $28
- DAD airport : The private transfer to/from Hoian center: $15
- Da Nang Airport (DAD): Private Transfers to/from Hoi An: $25
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $7.06
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $7.06
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $19
- Da Nang City: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $19
- Da Nang/Market & Old Town Private Tour with Transfer: $41
- From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son: $9.00
- From My Son Sanctuary Day Trip With Transfer & Lunch: $41
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $8.82
- From Private Transfer to Hue with Photo Stops: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Hoi An?
Prices for flights to both Hoi An 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 $42Hoi An $9.95
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
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
- 4 Hours Jeep Tour with Overnight in Bedouin Camp and Dinner: $286
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)$3.99
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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:
- Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- From Cooking Class at Organic Farm: $22
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $23
- Evening Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $24
- Hoi An : Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class with Market Tour: $24
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $24
- Cooking Class with Traditional Vietnamese Meals: $24
- Hoi An : Cooking Class W Optional Basket Boat & Market Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Hoi An $13
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $28
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $48
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)$148
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Short Boat Ride$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Free Walking Tour: $2.05
- Hoi An Ancient Town- Free Walking Tour with Local Guide: $2.05
- Experience Kim Bong Carpentry with Local Artisans: $6.57
- Experience Bamboo Basket Boat on Coconut village w Locals: $6.89
- Da Nang/Hoi An:Experience Basket Boat ride in Coconut Forest: $7.18
- Hoi An Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Bus to My Son Sanctuary with Entrance ticket: $8.00
- Experience the Art of Vietnamese Coffee Making: $11
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Bicycle Tour: $12
- Cam Thanh Tour with Bamboo Basket Boat: $12
- Hoi An : Bamboo Basket Boat Tour: $12
- Basket Boat Experience: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Hoi An $9.06
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$9.59
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: $8.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Hoi An, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Hoi An 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 Hoi An would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hoi An 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 Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Hoi An Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Hoi An?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hoi An. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba 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.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Hoi An?
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 Aqaba or Hoi An in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Hoi An. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year.
Also, February to July in Hoi An is the dry season. September to January in Hoi An is the rainy season. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An 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 Hoi An. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hoi An receives 242 hours of full sun.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Hoi An. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Hoi An fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Hoi An 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hoi An in the Autumn?
Both Hoi An and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hoi An because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An 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 Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Hoi An during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Hoi An receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aqaba is around the same temperature as Hoi An in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Hoi An fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Hoi An 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hoi An in the Winter?
Both Hoi An and Aqaba during the winter 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 Hoi An year-round.
February to July is the dry season in Hoi An. September to January is the rainy season in Hoi An. Hoi An gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hoi An receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Aqaba is much colder than Hoi An. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Hoi An averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Hoi An 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Hoi An in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Hoi An. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Hoi An. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hoi An this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Hoi An during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Hoi An receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba is generally around the same temperature as Hoi An. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Hoi An fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Hoi An 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hoi An and Aqaba
| Aqaba | Hoi An | |||
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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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