Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Yichang?
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 Yichang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Yichang $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $59. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Yichang $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Yichang $50
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Yichang? 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 $13Yichang $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $127
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $17Yichang $22
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: $49
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Yichang $19
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.
- FREE FOOT TOUR- ENJOY LOCAL FOOD: $8.45
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $36
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $36
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
- Sunset Experience on Mekong River and Explore Brilliant City: $40
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $42
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $42
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- From Xi'an: 13-Day Private Tour to Guilin with Flights: $4,005
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $786
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Yichang higlights tour Three gorge Dam& Chexi day tour: $190
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Yichang $15
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 comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Yichang, we can see that Yichang is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Yichang?
Yichang has a larger population, and is about 84% larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Yichang, 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 Can Tho or Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
Both Yichang and Can Tho during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Yichang. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
In Yichang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Yichang. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 206 hours of full sun.
Yichang 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 July than Yichang. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
Can Tho is a little warmer than Yichang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
Can Tho usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during autumn. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Yichang. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yichang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Yichang. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Can Tho is much warmer than Yichang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Can Tho in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Yichang averages at about 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Can Tho this time of the year. In the winter, Can Tho often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun.
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Yichang. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In April, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 29°C (84°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during spring. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 129 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Yichang. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang 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) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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