A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Can Tho vs. Nadi (Port Denarau) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

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 Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Can Tho

Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.

Nadi (Port Denarau)

Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Can Tho?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $57, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $164. 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 Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Can Tho $27
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Can Tho $54
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $206
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau)

Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Can Tho


Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau)


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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: Can Tho Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Can Tho $13
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.74

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho

Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
  • Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
  • PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
  • Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
  • Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
  • Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
  • Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
  • Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
  • Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):

  • Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Suva City: $184
  • Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $169
  • CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $135
  • Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $128
  • Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers : $103
  • Private Transfers Nadi Airport-Outrigger Resorts/Crow's Nest Resort/ Bedarra Inn: $83
  • 100% CFC APPROVED Private Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort : $81
  • Private Transfer-Nadi Airport to Nanuku /Pearl/Uprising Resort : $77
  • From Nadi Airport Private Transfers To Shangrila Fijian Resort: $76
  • Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - The Pearl Resort/Fiji Palms PAC Harbour: $71
  • Airport Transfers: $70
  • Private Transfer: Intercontinental Resort and Spa to Nadi Airport: $65

Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Can Tho 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
    Can Tho $17
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $39
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:


  • Restaurant Dinner (for Two)
    $5.19
  • Coconut
    $0.28
  • Mango
    $1.08
  • Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)
    $6.95
  • Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees
    $0.64
  • Casual Lunch (for One)
    $2.80

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho

For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
  • Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
  • Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
  • Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
  • Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
  • Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
  • Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
  • Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
  • 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).

  • Robinson Crusoe Sunset Cruise Including Dinner, Cultural Show & Transfers: $121
  • Super Saver Combo: Tivua Island Day Cruise + Sunset Dinner Cruise in Fiji: $184

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Can Tho $17
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho

For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Sunset Boat Ride
    $2.00
  • Half Day Floating Market Tour
    $8.39

Tours and Activities in Can Tho

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.

  • Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
  • The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
  • Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $33
  • Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $33
  • Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
  • Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
  • From Cai Rang Floating Market Group tour: $39
  • Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $39
  • Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $39
  • Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
  • Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
  • Rural and Tropical Island Tour at Can Tho: $48

Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:

  • ''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !'': $144
  • "Coral Coast Cultural Tour: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $105
  • 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $164
  • 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $90
  • Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
  • Barefoot Kuata Day Cruise from Denarau: $130
  • Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100
  • Biausevu Waterfall with New Dawn Tours Fiji: $82
  • CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $104
  • Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $99
  • Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $157
  • Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Can Tho $6.59
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $3.20


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.