Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $56Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $56, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang HTL-APT (DAD): $10
- Transfer from Danang/Airport/Transtation to Hoi An by Private Car: $12
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An by Sedan or SUV: $15
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Ba Na Hills to Hoi An by Private Car or vice versa: $24
- Shuttle Bus Transfer to MY SON HOLYLAND from Hoi An - Da Nang: $18
- Round trip Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills for Golden Bridge: $74
- Providing Airport Transfer Services Da Nang: $5.93
- Private transfer: Da Nang Airport to/from Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An: $32
- Private transfer from Danang city to Airport or Train station: $11
- Private transfer Danang airport (DAD) - Danang City Center: $12
- Private car transfer from the airport to hotel Da Nang / Hoi An: $4.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $18
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Private Airport Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $20
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $223
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $223
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $246
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $246
- Transfers to Cuenca City from Guayaquil: $260
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $27Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Ho Chi Minh City Authentic Street Food Tour With Local Students: $7.91
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Da Nang Han River Night Cruise Sightseeing And Dinner Option: $20
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $22
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour: $29
- Vietnamese Banh Xeo Cooking Class w.t Traditional Recipes-Private: $30
- Da Nang Street Food Tour On Scooter - up to 12 Tastings: $32
- Da Nang Private Tour Poseidon Dinner Cruise and Hotel Transfer: $33
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guayaquil Historical Tour Ecuadorian Cooking and Cacao Experience: $97
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Stopover tour in Guayaquil with cooking class and accommodation: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $93
- 1-day Ba Na hills tour from Da Nang: $104
- 1-day Discovering Da Nang city tour: $80
- 2 Day Da Nang Eco Tour Son Tra and Countryside Trek: $299
- 2 Day Da Nang Tour Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge and Hoi An: $299
- 2 Days Temple Stay the Unique experience in Pagoda: $127
- 2 Days Tour from Da Nang Vietnam: $200
- 2 day tours of Da Nang city and Hoi An city: $210
- 2D1N ~ Da Nang City Tour + Hoi An Accient Town + Hue City Tour: $178
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- 5 days Center Vietnam Package Tour with Danang Hue and Hoian: $167
- 5-Day Central Vietnam Tour: Explore Hoi An, Hue & Da Nang city: $285
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City: $50
- Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City: $50
- City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Guayaquil Museum Tour: $64
- Half-Day City Tour—Iguana Park & Santa Ana Hill: $70
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Santa Ana: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
- City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $80
- Historic Walking Tour Through Time & Culture: $83
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $86
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.05Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Da Nang is in Asia and Guayaquil is in South America, 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 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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 Da Nang or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Da Nang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Da Nang is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Guayaquil. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the winter. Da Nang usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Da Nang is cooler than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil 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) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.