Which place is cheaper, Tanah Rata or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Tanah Rata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Tanah Rata? 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 Tanah Rata?
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.
Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is one of the main tourist towns in the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are in western Malaysia and are a popular retreat for Malaysian residents and international travelers alike. The area's higher elevation offers an often much needed break from the country's oppressive heat. It also has a beautiful setting that is rich in agriculture and has rolling hills that are beautifully covered in tea plantations. Tanah Rata has many of the area's tourist amenities. ATMS, banks, and the area's main hospital are all found in town. For some, the area feels too touristy, but if you linger longer, and explore on your own, you can easily escape the mass tourism and see the area for what it is.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Tanah Rata $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Tanah Rata is $151. 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 Tanah Rata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Tanah Rata $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Tanah Rata $148
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Tanah Rata
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Tanah Rata? 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 Tanah Rata Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $12Tanah Rata $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- My Son Holyland & Marble Mountains - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge : $44
- Arrival Transfer from Da Nang Airport to Hotel in Army Jeep: $91
- Ba Na Hills Day/Night Ticket With Round-trip Private Transfer: $80
- Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge: Private Transfer and Tour Guide: $50
- Best tours/transfer from to Bana hills and Golden Bridge: $32
- 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: $20
- DCAR Limousine to GOLDEN BRIDGE - Private Transfer ( 8-9 Hours): $89
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.62
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tanah Rata
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tanah Rata:
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $92
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands City To Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $94
- CameronHighland CityHotel to KualaLumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $109
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $110
- Chauffeur: Cameron Highlands to Singapore Van Transfer: $124
- Cameron Highland to Kuala Besut Jetty One Way SIC Transfer: $150
- Shared Transfer : Cameron Highland to Taman Negara via Kuala Tembeling Jetty: $150
- Cameron Highland to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $153
- Departure Transfer from Cameron Highland to KLIA/KLIA2: $169
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Tanah Rata?
Prices for flights to both Tanah Rata 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 $17Tanah Rata $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.23
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Cooking Class and Tasting Pho in Da Nang with Local Chef: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $30
- Explore Ba Na Hill, Golden Bridge in the sunset with dinner: $30
- Lantern making-Basket boat-Happy Cooking Class: $30
Typical Food Prices in Tanah Rata
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tanah Rata:
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Dinner for Two$6.23
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Dessert$0.69
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Lunch$4.39
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Afternoon tea$4.27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Tanah Rata $38
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.93
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.22
- Da Nang/Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour: $4.23
- Hoi An: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain in Afternoon Tour: $4.23
- Sun World Asia Park Ticket: $5.78
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.34
- Marble Mountains, Hoi An, and Coconut Forest Tour: $6.34
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.35
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.35
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.27
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.46
- Da Nang Downtown Entry Ticket with Show: $9.10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tanah Rata
Here are a few typical costs in Tanah Rata for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tea Factory Visit$6.23
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Tour of Orang Asli Village$23
Tours and Activities in Tanah Rata
Here are a few actual costs in Tanah Rata for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cameron Highlands Sightseing Tour: $33
- Cameron Highlands: Agro Delight Tour: $61
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Tour: $75
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $109
- Cameron Highlands City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur International Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Special Cameron Highlands ~ Day tour;Solo;Couple;Group: $292
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Tanah Rata $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hai Van Pass Tour Son Tra/Marble Mountain & Rice Wine Distillery: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Tanah Rata, we can see that Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Tanah Rata?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Tanah Rata. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Tanah Rata, 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 Tanah Rata?
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 Tanah Rata in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Tanah Rata. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Tanah Rata attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Tanah Rata in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Tanah Rata. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tanah Rata throughout the year.
August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Tanah Rata. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Tanah Rata. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Tanah Rata in the Winter?
Both Tanah Rata and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tanah Rata because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tanah Rata. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In January, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Da Nang is cooler than Tanah Rata in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Tanah Rata in the Spring?
Both Tanah Rata and Da Nang during the spring 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 Tanah Rata year-round.
Tanah Rata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Tanah Rata. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Tanah Rata 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Tanah Rata and Da Nang
| Da Nang | Tanah Rata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm (6.2 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.