Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Sihanoukville? 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 Sihanoukville?
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.
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Sihanoukville $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is $65. 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 Sihanoukville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Sihanoukville $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Sihanoukville $46
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Sihanoukville
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Sihanoukville? 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 Sihanoukville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Sihanoukville $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge: $40
- Asia Park - Sun World Da Nang Wonders Theme Park Ticket With Round Trip Transfer: $38
- Ba Na Hills Day/Night Ticket With Round-trip Private Transfer: $79
- Best Tour/Transfer to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $67
- Coconut Jungle - Vegetable & Pottery Village- PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Coconut Jungle- Basket Boat Ride- Hoi An City - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $66
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT to Da Nang Hotel by Private Transfer: $21
- DCAR Limousine to GOLDEN BRIDGE - Private Transfer ( 8-9 Hours): $89
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Da Nang Airport Pick-Up to Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer to Hoi An: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Taxi Transfer Sihanoukville - Battambang Car - Mini-Van: $107
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Sihanoukville?
Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville 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 $27Sihanoukville $32
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 Street Food Tour with Karaoke, Bar, Acoustic Optional: $5.00
- 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
- Da Nang Food Tour & Hidden Gems w/ Students By Scooter: $19
- Da Nang Han River Night Cruise Sightseeing And Dinner Option: $20
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Sihanoukville $5.37
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 Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.87
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.87
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.87
- Hoi An Ancient Town Tour with Lantern Release, Basket Boat Ride,: $1.87
- Da Nang Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.51
- My Son Sanctuary UNESCO Tour With Thu Bon River Boat Trip: $5.00
- Cu Lao Cham Snorkeling Adventure Island Escape With Sea Walking: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Tour With Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Water Sport Games: $5.00
- Hue City Sightseeing Private Tour With Hai Van Pass Train Ride: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Heritage Show: $5.00
- Da Nang Local Street Food Private Tour With Optional Evening Show: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake: $20
- Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
- La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch: $27
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Full Day Bokor National Park Tour with Lunch & Water Included: $43
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Private Bokor Mountain Discovery Tour: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Small-Group City Tour for Cruise Passengers: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.95Sihanoukville $4.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Sihanoukville, we can see that Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Sihanoukville?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Sihanoukville, 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.