Which place is cheaper, Hue or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Hue?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bagan and Hue can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Hue?
Bagan
Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Hue $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Hue is $49. 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 Bagan and Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Bagan 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: Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Hue $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.49
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Short Taxi Ride$0.89
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Hue Transfer To/From Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & SightSeeing: $38
- Airport Transfer to/from Hue, Da Nang & Hoi An by Private Car: $12
- Bus Transfer From Hue - Phong Nha: $17
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $119
- Da Nang City : Private Car Transfer to Da Nang/From Hue City: $98
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $6.77
- Deluxe Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Amazing way: $25
- From Da Nang: One-Way Private Car Transfer to Hue: $92
- From Hoi An : Hue City Motorbike Transfer (or vice versa): $63
- From Hue /HoiAn: Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $105
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing Stops: $17
- From Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue and Bagan 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 dayBagan $3.85Hue $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.
- Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91
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)$8.13
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.81
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.23
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Discover a pizza experience with a flavorful Asian twist: $13
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue Food Tour: Taste and tales along Perfume River: $32
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $34
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $34
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $34
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $34
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $34
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $35
- Walking street food tour: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Hue $11
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Mount Popa Tour: $42
- Old Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $43
- Old Bagan Biking Tour - Half Day (Guide included): $45
- Private Bagan Cultural Tour : $46
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
- Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Half Day Local Color Tour In Bagan: $57
- BAGAN TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa : $67
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$7.92
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.14
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.25
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.63
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Imperial and Forbidden City Guided Tour: $0.03
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $4.01
- App self-guided: Tour Hue - Vietnam: $4.43
- Eco-Friendly E-Bike Rental Tour: Explore Hue Sustainably: $7.19
- Hue Private Car Tour : Visit Royal Tombs, Pagoda And More: $8.46
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.52
- Hue Private Car For Sightseeing with English Speaking Driver: $11
- Hue Hoi An Bus Tour Sightseeing via Hai Van Pass 4 Stops: $15
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $16
- Full-Day City Tour with Boat Trip and Lunch: $17
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $17
- Hue Imperial City Sightseeing Full-Day Trip From Hue: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Hue $5.89
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$1.02
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Hue, we can see that Hue is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Hue would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hue than you might in Bagan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Hue?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 960 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan 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.
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.