Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or San Juan? 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11San Juan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN: $115
- Private Car Transfer to MY LAI MASSACRE & MY SON HOLYAND: $99
- Private Transfer From Hue to Hoi An by Car: $90
- DCAR Limousine to GOLDEN BRIDGE - Private Transfer ( 8-9 Hours): $89
- Golden Bridge-Marble Mountain-HoiAn-Night Market-Private Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer Da nang or Hoi An To Hue Via Ba Na Hill Golden Bridge: $85
- Private Transfer to My Son Holyland-Marble Moutain-Monkey Mountain-Dragon Bridge: $85
- Hue: Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Private Car- English Driver: $85
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Golden Bridge - Marble Mountain- Monkey Mountain-PRIVATE TRANSFER: $75
- HAI VAN PASS - Marble Mountain- Monkey Mountain -PRIVATE TRANSFER: $75
- Private Car Transfer to Visit My Son Holyland & Golden Bridge Ba Na Hill fullday: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Juan hotels to San Juan PR Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $29
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- San Juan Port to San Juan Airport (SJU)- Departure Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- Premium Transfer Service FROM or TO Rio Grande Puerto Rico: $50
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Port Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $59
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, Tesla 3 Luxury Sedan.: $63
- Private Transfer Airport SJU to Old San Juan Vice versa One way: $65
- Transfer SJU Airport to Cruise Port / Vice Versa in Old S.J ONLY: $65
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $27San Juan $62
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 Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Da Nang Food Tour & Hidden Gems w/ Students By Scooter: $19
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Walking Food Tour of Da Nang: $27
- Vietnamese Banh Xeo Cooking Class w.t Traditional Recipes-Private: $30
- Da Nang Street Food Tour On Scooter - up to 12 Tastings: $31
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Da Nang Private Tour Poseidon Dinner Cruise and Hotel Transfer: $33
- Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Craft Beer By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $35
- Cooking Class and Tasting Pho in Da Nang with Local Chef: $39
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
- FlyDining: 4 Courses Dinner with City Lights & Ocean Breeze: $195
- Fly Dining 4 Course Sunset and City Light Dinner Over San Juan: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 50/50 Da Nang & Hoi An City Private Tour ( 11 Hours ): $135
- Amazing Da Nang Nightlife Tour withMARBLE MOUNTAIN&MONKEY MOUNTAIN,DRAGON BRIDGE: $90
- Ancient Hoi An Town -Walking Tour -Lantern Boat Ride-Night Market: $79
- BA NA HILL - GOLDEN BRIDGE- SUNWORLD - FRENCH VILLAGE - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Tour: $129
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour Pick up from Da Nang/Hoi An: $65
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Exclusive Tour from Hoi An/Da Nang: $75
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour: $65
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour from Da Nang: $79
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour: Fantasy Park, Buffet Lunch: $29
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge with Fantasy Park Tour-Optional Lunch: $59
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge | 1 Day Tour From Da Nang: $71
- Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour | Flexible Start Times: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- The Ultimate Self-Guided Hidden Gems Tour in Puerto Rico: $5.00
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Old San Juan Tour (1 Hour) by DUHO: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $26
- Paddleboard Adventure: Explore Marine Life in Condado Lagoon: $35
- San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – SmallGroup Tour: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Heritage Skip-the-Line Tour: $46
- Historic Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry: $49
- Old San Juan Guided Walking Tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.94San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- Puerto Rico Tobacco Farm and Local Brewery Tour: $109
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour!: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and San Juan, we can see that San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or San Juan?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 80% larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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 San Juan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as San Juan. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan 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 less rain in July than San Juan. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. 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 San Juan. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
In July, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or San Juan in the Autumn?
Both San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than San Juan. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in San Juan. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or San Juan in the Winter?
Both San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Da Nang is cooler than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or San Juan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and San Juan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than San Juan. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during spring. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan 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) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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