Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Whitsundays?
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 Whitsundays can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Whitsundays?
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.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Whitsundays $139
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $139. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Whitsundays $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Whitsundays $144
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Whitsundays? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $13Whitsundays $58
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 (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $126
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $115
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $35
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Whitsundays
Also for Whitsundays, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whitsunday Islands: Whitehaven Beach Camping Transfer: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays 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
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Food Meals for one dayCan Tho $17Whitsundays $31
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
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
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Local Food Tour: $33
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- 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: $48
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Whitsundays $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- 'Cai Rang' Floating Market 2-Day Tour With Biking & Boating: $155
- 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
- 3-DAY CA MAU CAPE TOUR IN MEKONG DELTA FROM SAI GON: $166
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $39
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Famous Floating Market in Can Tho - Private tour: $176
- Cai Rang Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour: $135
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $42
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $72
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- Airlie Beach: Private Guided 2-Night Yacht Sailing Cruise: $5,159
- Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Whitsundays $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho or Whitsundays?
Whitsundays has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Whitsundays in the Summer?
Both Whitsundays and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In July, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Can Tho usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during summer. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In July, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Whitsundaysin January. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
Both Whitsundays and Can Tho during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Can Tho is a little warmer than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin April. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun.
Whitsundays gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in October than Whitsundaysin April. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Whitsundays in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Whitsundays. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In the winter, Can Tho is much warmer than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Can Tho in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Whitsundays during winter. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin July. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Whitsundays in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Whitsundays. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Can Tho is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 29°C (84°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Can Tho this time of the year. In the spring, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin October. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the spring. Can Tho usually gets more rain in April than Whitsundaysin October. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
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