Which place is cheaper, Hoi An or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Hoi An?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Deqin and Hoi An. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Deqin or Hoi An?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Hoi An $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Hoi An is $47. 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 Deqin and Hoi An in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Hoi An $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Hoi An $42
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Hoi An
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Hoi An? 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: Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Hoi An $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.94
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ba Na Hills: Private Car Transfer from Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang: $29
- Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Traditional meal and transfer: $14
- Best tour/transfer to My Son sanctuary from Da Nang/HoiAn: $32
- Best tours/ transfer to My Son sanctuary: $29
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $6.50
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $17
- Da Nang City: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $17
- Da Nang/Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son Sanctuary: $15
- Da Nang: Private Car Rental with Driver for Tours & Transfer: $52
- Early My Son tour/transfer to avoid crowd and the heat: $29
- From Da Nang/Golden Bridge Round trip Car Transfer: $27
- From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son: $9.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Hoi An?
Prices for flights to both Hoi An and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Hoi An $10
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$14
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.06
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Coracle Tour Fishing Crabbing: $4.62
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $22
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- Authentic Cooking Class with Locals in Tra Que Herbs Village: $23
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $24
- Experience Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $24
- Cooking Class + basket boat (free transfer in Hoian): $25
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
- Tra Que Herb Village Cooking Class: $25
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Hoi An $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$151
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Short Boat Ride$1.63
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour- Tra Que Village & Basket Boat: $0.42
- Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour: $2.10
- Hoi An Ancient Town- Free Walking Tour with Local Guide: $2.10
- Cam Thanh: Coconut Basket Boat and Enjoy Free Coconut Ticket: $4.08
- Basket Boat Tour, Singing Karaoke and Fishing Crabs: $4.91
- Basket Boat and fishing Crabs Tour: $5.88
- Afternoon trip to My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise: $6.30
- Basket boat tour at the coconut village: $6.30
- Experience Bamboo Basket Boat on Coconut village w Locals: $7.05
- Da Nang/Hoi An:Experience Basket Boat ride in Coconut Forest: $7.35
- Hoian Old Town - Immersive Free Walking Tour: $8.40
- Hoi An :BamBoo Basket Boat Adventure: $8.40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Hoi An $9.21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Hoi An
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hoi An:
- Pub Crawl by Bus with Shots at Each Bar: $8.40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Hoi An, we can see that Deqin is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hoi An would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hoi An 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 Deqin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Deqin than you might in Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Hoi An 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.