Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang?
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.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
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 from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Pyeongchang $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $118. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Pyeongchang $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Pyeongchang $128
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $12Pyeongchang $26
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 HTL-APT (DAD): $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Transfer: Center Danang - BRG Golf Resort: $56
- Transfer to Hue City with Sightseeing - From Hoi An/Da Nang: $131
- 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 between Da Nang Railway Station and Hoi An: Arrival or Departure: $31
- Transfer Danang Airport to Intercontinenal Danang Resort: $31
- Tien Sa Port to Hoi An or Golden Bridge by Private Car Transfer: $73
- Shuttle Bus Transfer to MY SON HOLYLAND from Hoi An - Da Nang: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang 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 $17Pyeongchang $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Lantern making-Basket boat-Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Countryside bike tour, Basket boat and Cooking class: $31
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $32
- HOI AN : HALF-DAY BA NA HILLS TOUR WITH VIETNAMESE DINNER: $35
- Basket Boating Coconut Forest & Cooking Class: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Pyeongchang $52
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
- 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- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE EXPERIENCE LIFE TOUR to Understand about Hoi An Life: $75
- HUE CITY 1 DAY GUIDED TOURS from DA NANG CITY : $60
- 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
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Pyeongchang $9.07
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang in the Summer?
Both Pyeongchang 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.
In July, Da Nang is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Da Nang. In the summer, Da Nang often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year. January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Da Nang is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Pyeongchang during autumn. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Pyeongchang. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Pyeongchang can be very cold. In the winter, Da Nang is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the winter. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
Both Pyeongchang 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.
In April, Da Nang is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang during spring. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang 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) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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