Which place is cheaper, Halong Bay or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Halong Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Halong Bay, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Halong Bay?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $44Halong Bay $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $44, while the average daily cost in Halong Bay is $59. 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 Delhi and Halong Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Halong Bay $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Halong Bay $58
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Halong Bay
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Halong Bay? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.25Halong Bay $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.90
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.95
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- 5-Hour Private Old Delhi Tour with Transfer and Entry fee: $80
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Dehradun: $37
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Agra Hotels Private Transfer From New Delhi Airport: $51
- Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel OR Hotel to Airport: $40
- Airport transfer in Delhi (Per Way by Sedan, SUV and Tempo) : $16
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:
- 2 Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi by Expressway Transfer: $175
- 2 Days and 1 Night Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise with Transfer: $250
- 2-Day Ninh Binh - Halong Bay With Transfer: $210
- 2D/1N at 5 STAR CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $185
- 2D/1N at AQUAMARINE CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $170
- 6 Hours Sailing on Dragon King Cruise From Halong with Transfer: $50
- Alova Premium Cruise to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip by Highway Transfer: $50
- Amethyst - Luxury 5 Star Cruise From Halong Bay with Transfer: $75
- Amethyst Cruise Luxury Day Tour from Halong Bay Included Transfer: $70
- Amethyst Luxury 5 Star Cruise From Halong Bay with Transfer: $65
- Amethyst Luxury 5 Star Cruise From Halong Bay with Transfer: $85
- Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour with Optional Hanoi Transfer by Bus: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Halong Bay?
Prices for flights to both Halong Bay and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $12Halong Bay $16
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Food Tour in Delhi: $31
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $33
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Night Food Tour of Beyond the Tourist Traps: $36
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Half Day Old Delhi Street Food Tour With Hotel Round Transfer : $45
- Delhi by Evening Tour by Private Air-Condition vehicle includes Dinner. : $45
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $47
- Private Half-Day Old Delhi Traditional Food Tour : $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.
- Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise: BBQ dinner, Viet Hai Ancient Village: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Halong Bay $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Multi-Options: $2.50
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal Private Tour (by Car) - from Delhi: $2.85
- Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour From Delhi by Car: $3.01
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour by AC Car From Delhi: $3.25
- Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car - All Inclusive: $3.25
- Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi By Car: $3.50
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $3.50
- Taj Mahal Day Tour with Mughal Experiance From Delhi: $3.75
- Taj Mahal And Agra Tour From Delhi by Car- Including Lunch : $3.75
- Private Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi With Entrance & Lunch: $3.75
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Garden Tour From Delhi : $4.00
- Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi Lunch at 5 Star Hotel: $4.25
Tours and Activities in Halong Bay
Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Lan Ha Bay-Ha Long Bay 1 Day Boat trip from Cat Ba, less touristy: $16
- City Sightseeing Ha Long Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour : $19
- Most favorite full day boat tour with kayaking in Lan Ha bay, Ha Long bay: $27
- Half-Day Lan Ha Bay Adventure: Boat Jumping, Kayaking, Sunset : $27
- From Cat Ba Island: Amazing Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay, Kayaking: $27
- Majestic Sunset Boat Tour Explore the Stunning Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba: $27
- From Cat Ba: Explore Lan Ha Bay with Amazing Sunset Boat Tour: $28
- 1 Day Boat Tour: HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Natural Beach and Full Moon Party: $29
- Ha Long Bay Day Tour with Lunch, Cave Explore & Titop Island: $29
- Best love - Full Day Boat Tour to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay: $29
- Top Lan Ha Bay Sunset Tours 2024 Departing from Cat Ba Island: $32
- Cruise and kayak on Lan Ha bay Ha Long bay with local experts: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.63Halong Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Halong Bay, we can see that Halong Bay is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Halong Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Halong Bay than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Halong Bay Expensive?.
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.