Which place is cheaper, Saint Thomas 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 Thomas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Thomas? 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 Thomas?
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 Thomas
Saint Thomas is a beautiful island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together with St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, it forms the unincorporated territory of the United States. The island is also home to the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. The island's population is just over 50,000, which is slightly less than half of the territory's total population.
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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $56Saint Thomas $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $56, while the average daily cost in Saint Thomas is $258. 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 Thomas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $19Saint Thomas $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $38Saint Thomas $262
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Saint Thomas
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Saint Thomas? 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 Thomas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Saint Thomas $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang to Phong Nha by Car–Private Transfer with English Driver: $205
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &Transfer From Tien Sa Port: $165
- Da Nang to Quy Nhon Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $164
- Private Bana Hills - Golden Hands Bridge Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $140
- Ba Na Hills Full Day with Transfer, Buffet Lunch, Guide: $130
- Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer: $126
- Private Transfer Service Between Da Nang and Hue: $124
- InterContinental Danang to Hue Private Transfer with Sightseeing: $120
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN: $115
- One Way Transfer Tours, to or from Da Nang or Hoi An and Hue via costal roads: $115
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland: $113
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint Thomas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Saint Thomas are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$65
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Taxi Ride$5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Thomas
Also for Saint Thomas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- St Thomas Private Airport Transfer 7 to 30 Passengers: $27
- Secret Harbour Beach Transfer from CruiseShip-Snorkeling Optional: $52
- Transfer from Cyril E. King Airport(STT) to Charlotte Amalie Port: $79
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Ritz-Carlton - St. Thomas: $90
- St Thomas Airport Transfer to and from Hampton By Hilton: $94
- ST.Thomas Airport transfer To Marriott/ Westin / Bouy haus: $98
- St. Thomas Airport (STT) to St.Thomas - Arrival Private Transfer: $105
- St.Thomas to St.Thomas Airport (STT) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- St.Thomas to St.Thomas Airport (STT) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Prince Taxi USVI ST.Thomas Airport transfer to and from Westin: $105
- St Thomas Airport transfer To and From Bolongo Bay or Lime Tree: $106
- PARADISE TAXI & TOURS USVI-St.Thomas-Airport Transfer to Marriott Frenchman Cove: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Saint Thomas?
Prices for flights to both Saint Thomas 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 $28Saint Thomas $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang Food Tour & Hidden Gems w/ Students By Scooter: $20
- Da Nang Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $22
- Vietnamese House Visit, Coffee Making/Bánh Xèo Cooking: $28
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Vietnamese Banh Xeo Cooking Class w.t Traditional Recipes-Private: $30
- Da Nang Street Food Tour On Scooter - up to 12 Tastings: $32
- Da Nang Private Tour Poseidon Dinner Cruise and Hotel Transfer: $33
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Thomas
For Saint Thomas, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove: $119
- Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John: $120
- St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin: $129
- St Thomas Pizza Pi Snorkel Sail From Frenchman's Reef: $139
- Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour: $145
- St. Thomas Dinner Sail to St. John with Open Bar - Ritz-Carlton: $149
- Pizza Pi Shuttle (Official) - Jet Ski Trip St Thomas: $269
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Saint Thomas $60
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $109
- 2 Days Temple Stay the Unique experience in Pagoda: $127
- 2 Days Tour from Da Nang Vietnam: $200
- 2D1N ~ Da Nang City Tour + Hoi An Accient Town + Hue City Tour: $178
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- 5 days Center Vietnam Package Tour with Danang Hue and Hoian: $167
- 5-Day Central Vietnam Tour: Explore Hoi An, Hue & Da Nang city: $285
- Ao Dai Photoshoot and Son Tra Cultural Tour: $43
- Ba Na Hill and Hoi An ancient town 1 day tour by private car: $48
- Ba Na Hill/Golden Bridge/Dragon Bridge Customize Tour by Private: $80
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Exclusive Tour from Hoi An/Da Nang: $75
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Private Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An: $35
Tours and Activities in Saint Thomas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Saint Thomas.
- Nature and Sightseeing at Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden: $16
- Children's Treasure Hunt Walking Tour: $25
- Coral World Ocean Park General Admission Ticket: $29
- Cruise Ship Port Shuttle to St John Ferry: $34
- St Thomas Private Ride to Magens Bay Cruise Ship Pickup/Return: $34
- Rum Tasting Experience in the Old Barrel House: $35
- #1 St. Thomas Ghost Tour – Virgin Island's Original Haunted Tour: $41
- St Thomas Private Luxury Sightseeing Experience + Megan’s Bay: $45
- St. John Ghost Tour of Historic Cruz Bay: $45
- Guided Kayak Tour from Elysian: $48
- Guided Kayak Tour from Margaritaville: $48
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands- Island Scenic Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.10Saint Thomas $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Thomas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Saint Thomas:
- Da Conch Crawl- Walking Tour and Bar Crawl Downtown St. Thomas: $148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Saint Thomas, we can see that Saint Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Thomas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Thomas 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 Thomas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Saint Thomas?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Saint Thomas. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Saint Thomas, 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.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Saint Thomas?
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 Saint Thomas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Saint Thomas. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint Thomas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In the summer, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Thomas receives 287 hours of full sun.
In July, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Saint Thomas 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Thomas in the Autumn?
Both Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Saint Thomas. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Saint Thomas during autumn. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Thomas receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Saint Thomas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Saint Thomas 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Thomas in the Winter?
Both Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint Thomas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Thomas receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Da Nang is cooler than Saint Thomas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Saint Thomas averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Saint Thomas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Saint Thomas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Saint Thomas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Saint Thomas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint Thomas this time of the year. In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Saint Thomas during spring. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Thomas receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Saint Thomas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Thomas 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) |
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