Which place is cheaper, Hue or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Hue?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Hue, 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 Hue?
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.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Hue is $48. 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 Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Hue? 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 and Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Hue $12
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$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Private Guided Delhi Shopping Tour with Transfers: $8.45
- Private transfers to/from Indira Gandhi International Airport: $10
- From Jaipur Private Full Day Trip with Private Transfers: $10
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
- Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
- Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
- Delhi/Jaipur/Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- Delhi Private Airport Transfer: $16
- Humayun's Tomb Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $107
- Da Nang City : Private Car Transfer to Da Nang/From Hue City: $95
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Da Nang: Private Car Transfer to Hue Via My Son Sanctuary: $139
- Daily Transfer Hue - Hoi An with sightseeing on the way: $63
- Danang: Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $41
- Deluxe Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Amazing way: $25
- From Da Nang : Private Transfer to Hue via Hai Van pass: $35
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing: $16
- From Hue Private Transfer to Phong Nha via DMZ & sightseeing: $67
- From Hue to Golden Bridge - Ba Na Via Hai Van Pass (Private Roundtrip Transfer): $85
- From Bach Ma National Park Private Car Transfer: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $12Hue $15
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$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Best Hue Street Food Tour: $35
- Exploring Hue Food Tour with Local Guide : $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Hue $11
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:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private One Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car: $5.00
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $3.82
- Hue City Tour by Private Car & English Speaking Driver: $8.80
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.23
- Sightseeing Tour Hue to Da Nang By Train: $12
- Sightseeing Travel Bus from Hue to Hoi An: $12
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $15
- Hue Hoi An Bus Tour Sightseeing via Hai Van Pass 4 Stops: $15
- Sightseeing Bus from Hue to Hoi An (Seat in Coach): $15
- Hue Imperial City Sightseeing Full-Day Trip From Hue: $16
- From Hue : Full-Day Hue Imperial City Tour with Lunch: $16
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $16
- Hue : City Highlights Full Day Tour with Lunch: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Hue $5.79
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.00
When comparing the travel costs between Delhi and Hue, we can see that Hue is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Hue?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Hue, 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 Delhi or Hue?
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 Delhi or Hue in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Hue. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Hue during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is around the same temperature as Hue. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Hue averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hue in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Hue. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
September to December in Hue is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Hue. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Hue. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Hue. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun.
In October, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hue in the Winter?
Both Hue and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Hue. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Hue during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
Delhi is cooler than Hue in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Hue fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hue in the Spring?
Both Hue and Delhi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
Delhi usually gets more rain in April than Hue. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Hue, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Hue. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Delhi is around the same temperature as Hue. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Hue averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Delhi
| Delhi | Hue | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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