Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Lombok? 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 Lombok?
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.
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $46Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $46, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $52. 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 Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $19Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $38Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Lombok? 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 Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Charter Limousine DCar RoundTrip Transfer Da Nang Hoi An Hue : $219
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Dong Hoi: $187
- Da Nang to Quy Nhon Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $164
- Da Nang or Hoi An Golf Courses Transfer by Limousine VIP 9: $158
- Golden Bridge with guide, lunch, ticket & transfer From Da Nang: $120
- Private Transfer Service Between Da Nang and Hue: $119
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN : $115
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland : $113
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Quang Ngai: $113
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass -Sightseeing Private: $110
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge and Marble Mountain: $108
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Batu Payung to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Dusun Kerandangan: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok 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 $16Lombok $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Cooking Class & Garden Tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Lombok $10
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour: $93
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Experience Hoi an Rural Eco Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An city: $76
- GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN -Private Guided Tour: $148
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hill-Early start to Avoid Crowds-PrivateTour: $138
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang city: $82
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $77
- Hue City 1 Day Private Tour From Hoi An or Da Nang: $130
- INSTAGRAM Tour - Da Nang & Hoi An city Private Tour ( 11 Hours): $140
- MARBLE MOUNTAIN, LADY BUDDHA STATUE & HAI VAN PASS, LAP AN LAGOON(Private Tour): $92
- Marble Mountains & Basket Boat Ride - Morning or Afternoon Tour: $84
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Private Lombok Hidden Beach Tour: Elak Elak, Sekotong, and Mekaki Beach: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
- Lombok Sasak Culture Tour from Mataram: $59
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.39Lombok $8.15
When comparing the travel costs between Da Nang and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Lombok?
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 Lombok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Lombok. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. Da Nang usually gets more rain in July than Lombok. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Lombok in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Lombok in the Autumn?
Both Lombok and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Lombok. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Da Nang during the winter 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 Lombok year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Lombok. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Lombok. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun.
In January, Da Nang is generally cooler than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Lombok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Lombok. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Lombok in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok 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) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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