Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)? 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: Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)?
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
Busan (Pusan)
An important port city in South Korea, Busan is known for its beaches, mountains, and temples. With a thriving harbor, the city's main revenue comes from international shipping, although the area is quite popular with tourists from all over the globe, too. The place is bustling with sailors from around the world as well as tourists who come to enjoy the culture of this modern and dynamic city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Busan (Pusan) $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $96. 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 Da Nang and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Busan (Pusan) $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Busan (Pusan) $72
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)? 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Busan (Pusan) $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer to Hoi An & Da Nang City: $5.00
- Da Nang International Airport PRIVATE Transfer To Da Nang/Hoi An: $5.00
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.78
- Da Nang Airport to Da Nang City Hoi An Private Transfer: $7.00
- Transfer from airport train station to hotel Danang vice versa: $7.01
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Da Nang Airport to Hoi An Hotel: $7.95
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- Da Nang Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer: $9.00
- Danang Private Airport Transfer to/from Danang City Center: $9.14
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD) transfers: $9.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan city hotels: $65
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Private Airport, Train Station & Hotel Transfer Service in Busan: $80
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Da Nang 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 dayDa Nang $27Busan (Pusan) $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
- Da Nang Food Tour and Bridges Local Motorbike Experience: $35
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.10
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Carp Bread$0.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Busan Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Busan history and market food tour with local chef: $48
- Kimchi Kitchens Busan Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $100
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Busan (Pusan) $18
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.87
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.87
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.87
- Da Nang Museum Entry Ticket (Optional Audio Guide): $2.70
- Vietnam Da Nang Museum Admission Ticket: $3.98
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Da Nang Ultimate Highlights Tour With Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills: $5.00
- Da Nang Local Street Food Private Tour With Optional Evening Show: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Tour With Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge: $5.00
- Hue City Sightseeing Private Tour With Hai Van Pass Train Ride: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Heritage Show: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Seafood Buffet: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
- Museum 1 Exhibition Ticket in Busan (내국인 불가): $12
- Busan Running Man Themed Activity Experience Ticket (내국인불가): $12
- Busan Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid: $14
- Busan Vaunce Trampoline Yongho W Center Discount Ticket(내국인불가): $21
- Busan City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park: $31
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $31
- Busan Coastal Views or Bamboo Forest with Local Markets Day Tour: $36
- The Essential Busan: Coastal Views, Local Markets & Culture Tour: $36
- Busan Tour: Sky Capsule, Gamcheon, Haeundae Blueline Park & more: $38
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- From Busan to Gyeongju UNESCO Authentic Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.94Busan (Pusan) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Busan (Pusan)
Also in Busan (Pusan), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Busan Pub Crawl with Traditional Korean Pub Experience: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Busan (Pusan) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Busan (Pusan) than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Da Nang Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Busan (Pusan), 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 Da Nang or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Da Nang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Da Nang or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during summer. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Da Nang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Da Nang is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
In Busan (Pusan), it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
The weather in Busan (Pusan) can be very cold. In January, Da Nang is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Busan (Pusan) this time of the year. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during winter. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Busan (Pusan). Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Da Nang is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In the spring, Da Nang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Busan (Pusan). Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Da Nang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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