Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Da Nang Prices
Vietnam PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Saint Croix $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang International Airport PRIVATE Transfer To Da Nang/Hoi An: $5.00
- Private transfer service from Danang airport to Hotel: $5.46
- Da Nang Airport to Da Nang City Hoi An Private Transfer: $7.00
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Da Nang Airport to Hoi An Hotel: $7.95
- Danang/Hoi An/Hue private transfers - all fees inclusive: $8.00
- Shuttle Bus Airport Transfer to Da Nang Central/ Hoi An city: $8.00
- One Way Bus Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An: $8.58
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- Private Transfer From Da Nang Airport To Hotel In Center Or Beach: $12
- Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town by private transfer: $12
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure By Private Transfers: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $82
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $85
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $85
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $89
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $163
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $171
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $171
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $27Saint Croix $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Vietnamese Cooking Class Tour In Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle: $5.00
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Live Cooking Experience with Ocean Views: $10
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Vietnamese House Visit, Coffee Making/Bánh Xèo Cooking: $27
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.87
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.87
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.87
- Da Nang Museum Entry Ticket (Optional Audio Guide): $2.70
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.73
- Da Nang Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.51
- Vietnam Da Nang Museum Admission Ticket: $3.96
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Funny Tour Guide: $5.00
- Cu Lao Cham Island, Coconut Basket Boat, Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: $5.00
- Hoi An Ancient Town Tour with Coconut Boat Ride, Lantern Release: $5.00
- Discover Hue Ancient Capital Tour with Imperial City, Royal Tombs: $5.00
- Discover Marble Mountains, Son Tra, Hai Van Pass Tour: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- St Croix Tiki Tours Frederiksted’s Tiki Boat Experience: $80
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $105
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $125
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.94Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
- Frederiksted Historical Tour with Rum Distillery: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. In July, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
Both Saint Croix and Da Nang during the autumn 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 Saint Croix year-round.
August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Saint Croix gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Saint Croix. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Da Nang is generally cooler than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Croix in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Saint Croix. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix 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 (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.