Which place is cheaper, Hue or Chumphon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chumphon or Hue?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Chumphon or Hue? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Chumphon or Hue?
Chumphon
Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChumphon $36Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $36, while the average daily cost in Hue is $48. 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 Chumphon and Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChumphon $16Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChumphon $32Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Chumphon and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Chumphon 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: Chumphon Hotel Prices and Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chumphon $6.32Hue $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Vinh Moc Tunnels & Khe Sanh: Transfer from Hue or Phong Nha: $43
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An with Private Car: $98
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass and Golden Bridge: $55
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue city to Phu Bai airport: $29
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Hue City Tour: $64
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.41
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $102
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $113
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Chumphon or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue and Chumphon 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 dayChumphon $13Hue $15
Typical Food Prices in Chumphon
For Chumphon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ice Cream$0.16
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Fruit at the Market$0.55
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Breakfast$1.09
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)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Best Hue Street Food Tour: $35
- Exploring Hue Food Tour with Local Guide : $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chumphon $10Hue $11
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$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Hue - Bach Ma National Park Group Tour : $300
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChumphon $11Hue $5.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chumphon
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chumphon are as follows:
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Beer (2)$3.82
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$1.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Hue, we can see that Hue is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon 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 Chumphon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chumphon or Hue?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Chumphon. When comparing the sizes of Chumphon 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.
When is the best time to visit Chumphon or Hue?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Chumphon or Hue in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Chumphon as well as Hue. Chumphon attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season. Chumphon receives a lot of rain in the summer. Chumphon usually gets more rain in July than Hue. Chumphon gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. In the summer, Chumphon often gets less sunshine than Hue. Chumphon gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
In July, Chumphon is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Chumphon average around 28°C (82°F), and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyChumphon 28°C (82°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Chumphon or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue and Chumphon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chumphon throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. It's quite rainy in Chumphon. In October, Chumphon usually receives less rain than Hue. Chumphon gets 276 mm (10.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Chumphon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hue during autumn. Chumphon gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Chumphon is around the same temperature as Hue in the autumn. The daily temperature in Chumphon averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberChumphon 27°C (81°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Chumphon or Hue in the Winter?
Both Hue and Chumphon during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chumphon because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Chumphon usually gets less rain in January than Hue. Chumphon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Chumphon. In the winter, Chumphon often gets more sunshine than Hue. Chumphon gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Chumphon is a little warmer than Hue. Typically, the winter temperatures in Chumphon in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Hue averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryChumphon 25°C (77°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Chumphon or Hue in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Chumphon and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chumphon year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Chumphon usually receives more rain than Hue. Chumphon gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In Chumphon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chumphon usually receives more sunshine than Hue during spring. Chumphon gets 239 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Chumphon is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Chumphon average around 29°C (84°F), and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilChumphon 29°C (84°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Chumphon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (80°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 276 mm (10.9 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 380 mm (15 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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