Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Kingston? 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Kingston $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private Transfer from Danang to Hoi An with WIFI on Board: $20
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge : $40
- Comfy PRIVATE TRANSFER from Hoian & Da Nang to Hue or Vice Versa: $44
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Hotel to DA NANG AIRPORT Private Transfer Or Vice versa: $20
- Da Nang To Hoi An Transfer By Limousine Dcar Luxury : $100
- Da Nang airport transfer: Danang Airport to Hoi An Hotels: $27
- Round trip transfer to My Son sanctuary & Hoi An ancient: $65
- RoundTrip transfer to Hoi An ancient town by private car: $28
- Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Early tour/ transfer from Hoi An/Da Nang to Golden bridge : $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- Private Transfer from Kingston's Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $37
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $27Kingston $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Sightseeing By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $38
- 5 traditional dishes Da Nang cooking class with market trip: $39
- Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night: $39
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $39
- Da Nang Evening Food Tour: $47
- 6-Hour Cooking Class in Danang (JDN1): $50
- Discover Da Nang by Night on a Private Food Tour: $53
- Hue Countryside Bike Tour & Cooking Class: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Kingston $12
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.76
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
- Combo Dragon Cruise by Yatch-Tasty Local Beer & Champa Dance: $17
- Beautiful Night Cruise Experience in Han River Da Nang: $18
- Exploring Beautiful Charming Da Nang Show Ticket: $19
- Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour: $21
- Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour : $22
- Da Nang Street Food Private Tour With Female Tour Guide: $25
- From Da Nang/ Hoi An: Cham Island Day Tour with snorkeling fun: $25
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art Walk Sunday Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $9.78
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Museum Tour Tickets: $41
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Private Bob Marley Tour Experience: $65
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Da Nang or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. In July, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Kingston. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Da Nang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Kingston. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Kingston. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Kingston. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the autumn, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
In October, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Kingston. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
Da Nang is cooler than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Da Nang during the spring 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 Kingston year-round.
Da Nang usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Da Nang. In the spring, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston 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) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 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.