Which place is cheaper, Palawan or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Palawan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Palawan? 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 Palawan?
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.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Palawan $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $0.00. 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 Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Palawan -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Palawan $0.00
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Palawan? 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 Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $12Palawan -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Vietnam Airport Transfers: $13
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills get free to Marble mountains: $79
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An by Sedan or SUV: $15
- Transfer from Da Nang airport to Hoi An by private cars: $16
- Transfer From Hoi An to Da Nang Airport or Train station.: $21
- Transfer Danang Airport to Intercontinenal Danang Resort: $31
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Roundtrip Transfer to Visit My Son Holyland- Unessco Site from Da Nang or Hoi An: $32
- Private transfert from Da nang airport, railway station or Danang city to Hoi An: $22
- Private transfer: Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha (Linh Ung): $38
- Private transfer: Da Nang city to Hoi An Old Town (2-way): $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Airport transfers from Puerto Princesa Airport to Hotels: $7.50
- Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer From El Nido Lio Airport To El Nido Hotels: $20
- Arrival airport transfer-Private airport to hotel in central area: $20
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido : $100
- Private Van Transfer : From El Nido to Puerto Princesa Palawan: $150
- Private Transfer from El Nido to Port Barton Palawan: $150
- El Nido Big Lagoon and Tropical Island Private Tour with Transfer: $179
- Private Transfers Puerto Princesa To Elnido: $260
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan 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 $17Palawan -
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: $4.23
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Half Day Ba Na Hills – Golden bridge with Vietnamese Dinner: $21
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Walking Food Tour of Da Nang: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden, cooking and foot massage: $29
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $30
- Explore Ba Na Hill, Golden Bridge in the sunset with dinner: $30
- Lantern making-Basket boat-Happy Cooking Class: $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palawan
For Palawan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto Princesa Fireflies Watching with Dinner: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Palawan -
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 5 days Center Vietnam Package Tour with Danang Hue and Hoian: $94
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour: $74
- Bach Ma National Park: Private Tour from Da Nang & Hoi An: $109
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Experience Hoi an Rural Eco Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An city: $76
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Lantern Making Class & Basket Boat Ride to Coconut Jungle: $85
- Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour: $59
- 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 - Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H): $34
- Monkey Mountain, Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Elephant Springs (Private Tour): $129
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $15
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- Flyfish ride and Clear Kayak Experience in Coron: $17
- Coron Town Tour with Maquinit Hot Spring: $19
- Coron Town Tour: $20
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A with Kayangan Lake: $25
- Joiners Puerto Princesa City Tour: $27
- Coron Island Hopping Tour B with Skeleton Wreck & Barracuda Lake: $32
- Coron Island Tour B: $34
- firefly watching tour : $35
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Palawan -
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hai Van Pass Tour Son Tra/Marble Mountain & Rice Wine Distillery: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Palawan, we can see that Da Nang is more expensive. And not only is Palawan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palawan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palawan 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 Da Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Da Nang than you might in Palawan.
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 Palawan Expensive?.
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.