Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Can Tho?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Can Tho? 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: Eilat or Can Tho?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Can Tho $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Eilat and Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Can Tho $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Can Tho $54
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Eilat or Can Tho? 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Can Tho $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Can Tho $17
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Can Tho $17
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Full Day Petra Tour from Eilat: $289
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Petra 2-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Authentic Lunch: $290
- Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat: $299
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- 'Cai Rang' Floating Market 2-Day Tour With Biking & Boating: $140
- 3-DAY CA MAU CAPE TOUR IN MEKONG DELTA FROM SAI GON: $166
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $48
- An Giang Full Day tour visit Tra Su bird sanctuary From Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market One Day Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: $145
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- Cycling in the village in Can Tho - countryside bike tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Can Tho $6.59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Can Tho, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Can Tho is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Can Tho?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Can Tho, 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 Eilat or Can Tho?
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 Eilat or Can Tho in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Eilat usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during summer. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun in the summer.
Eilat can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Eilat is generally a little warmer than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 33°C (91°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Can Tho in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Can Tho. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Eilat usually gets less rain in October than Can Tho. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the autumn, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Can Tho in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Can Tho in the Winter?
Both Can Tho and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Eilat usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Can Tho during winter. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Eilat is much colder than Can Tho. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eilat in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Can Tho averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Can Tho in the Spring?
Both Can Tho and Eilat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in April than Can Tho. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the spring, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun.
In April, Eilat is generally cooler than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 24°C (75°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.