Which place is cheaper, Zhangjiajie or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Zhangjiajie?
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 Zhangjiajie can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Zhangjiajie?
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.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
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 Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Zhangjiajie $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Zhangjiajie is $79. 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 Zhangjiajie in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Zhangjiajie $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Zhangjiajie $60
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Zhangjiajie
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Zhangjiajie? 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 $12Zhangjiajie $15
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: $135
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $710
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $321
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private transfer from Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) to Changsha area: $213
- 1 Day Fenghuang and Furong Town Day Tour with Hotel Transfers: $192
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer: Zhangjiajie from/to Fenghuang: $168
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $52
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport private transfer service: $20
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Zhangjiajie?
Prices for flights to both Zhangjiajie 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 $28Zhangjiajie $36
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)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
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
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour Visit Avatar Mount and Tianzi Mount with Dinner: $196
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Zhangjiajie $23
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$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Private ecotour in floating market-nature reserved: $93
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- 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 Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour: $125
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour & Rural Cycling: $63
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $78
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour with Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve: $92
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- 2-Day Private Combo Tour: Avatar Mountain & Tianmen Mountain: $251
- 2-Days Private tour to Avatar mount & Have's Gate & Glass bridge: $250
- (Private Day Tour) Zhangjiajie National Park + Tianzi Mountain: $195
- 1 Day Dragon Sitting Gorge & Red Stone Forest Geo-park TOUR！: $272
- 1 Day Private Expedition Tour to Binlang Valley: $142
- 1 Day VIP Tour: Avatar Mountain&72 Odd Towers (Free Ticket): $203
- 1 day tour Avatar Mountain and Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge: $215
- 1-Day Private Tour to Glass Bridge & Yellow Dragon Cave: $102
- 1-Day Private Tour to Tianmen Mountain & Glass Walk & Night Light: $146
- 1-Day Private Tour to ZJJ National Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & AVATAR Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Zhangjiajie $16
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$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Zhangjiajie, we can see that Zhangjiajie is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Zhangjiajie would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Zhangjiajie?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Zhangjiajie, 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 Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie in the Summer?
Both Zhangjiajie 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.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Zhangjiajie in the summer. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In July, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Zhangjiajie. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Zhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Zhangjiajie in the Autumn?
Both Zhangjiajie 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.
In the autumn, Can Tho is a little warmer than Zhangjiajie. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Can Tho in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in October than Zhangjiajie. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 90 mm (3.6 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 OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Zhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Zhangjiajie in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Zhangjiajie. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In January, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Zhangjiajie. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 26°C (78°F), and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In January, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Zhangjiajie. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Zhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Zhangjiajie in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Zhangjiajie. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho is much warmer than Zhangjiajie in the spring. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Zhangjiajie. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the spring. Can Tho usually gets less rain in April than Zhangjiajie. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 166 mm (6.5 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 AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Zhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Zhangjiajie 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) | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
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.