Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Roatan? 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
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 Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Roatan $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Roatan $22
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Roatan? 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 Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Roatan $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang International Airport PRIVATE Transfer To Da Nang/Hoi An: $5.00
- Transfer from airport train station to hotel Danang vice versa: $6.21
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
- Danang/Hoi An/Hue private transfers - all fees inclusive: $8.00
- Round Trip Shared Bus Transfer from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: $8.35
- Da Nang Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer: $9.00
- Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD) transfers: $9.90
- Danang - Hoi An - Hue: Transfer Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Chocolate Factory, Rum Factory, Markets, Island Tour, Private Transfer: $50
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- Roatan to Honduras Airport (RTB)-Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $67
- Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $27Roatan $15
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
- Hội An Farming Vegetable Village & Cooking Class : $26
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Top Notch Da Nang Walking Food Tour 7, 9, or 12 Tastings Included: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang : $33
- Jolie Da nang cooking class only (JDN3): $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Authentic Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Roatan $26
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang Museum Entry Ticket (Optional Audio Guide): $2.70
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.72
- From Citadels to Skyscrapers: A Downtown Danang Audio Tour: $5.00
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
- My Xuan Cruise on Han River by Night: $6.37
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.77
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $10
- Ao Dai Experience in Da Nang: $10
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Half-day Shopping & Sightseeing Tour: $33
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $37
- Half Day Roatan Sightseeing and Jungle Island Tour: $41
- Roatan Jungle Top Wildlife Guided Eco-Park Tour: $45
- Roatan : Private Customizeble Tour with Driver & Guide: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Private Customize Best of Roatan Island Tour: $45
- Roatan Coxen Hole Tour by Bus: $45
- Roatan Night Snorkel Adventure: $45
- Experience A Comprehensive Real Estate Tour: $46
- Roatan Private Custom Tour History culture Chocolate Rum Sample: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Roatan $6.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Roatan, we can see that Da Nang is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Da Nang is in Asia and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
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 Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Roatan?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Roatan, 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.
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.