Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang?
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.
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.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Eilat or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Da Nang $11
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:
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Transfer: Center Danang - BRG Golf Resort: $55
- Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills get free to Marble mountains: $79
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer From Hoi An to Da Nang Airport or Train station.: $21
- Tours/transfer from Hoi An/Da Nang to Bana/Golden Bridge: $33
- Tien Sa Port to Hoi An or Golden Bridge by Private Car Transfer: $73
- Roundtrip Transfer to Visit My Son Holyland- Unessco Site from Da Nang or Hoi An: $32
- Private transfert from Da nang airport, railway station or Danang city to Hoi An: $22
- Private transfer: Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha (Linh Ung): $37
- Private transfer: Da Nang city to Hoi An Old Town (2-way): $16
- Private transfer: Da Nang Airport to/from Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $35Da Nang $16
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: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge & My Son Sanctuary : Private Tour: $154
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Full Day Hue City Tour from Danang : $55
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hill-Early start to Avoid Crowds-PrivateTour: $138
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang city: $82
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE EXPERIENCE LIFE TOUR to Understand about Hoi An Life: $75
- HUE CITY 1 DAY GUIDED TOURS from DA NANG CITY : $60
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Lantern Making Class & Basket Boat Ride to Coconut Jungle: $85
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $77
- INSTAGRAM Tour - Da Nang & Hoi An city Private Tour ( 11 Hours): $140
- Marble Mountains & Basket Boat Ride - Morning or Afternoon Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Da Nang $9.39
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:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Da Nang, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Da Nang 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 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 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 Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Eilat or Da Nang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Da Nang. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Da Nang. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun.
Eilat can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Eilat is generally a little warmer than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 33°C (91°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Da Nang in the Autumn?
Both Da Nang and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Da Nang in the Winter?
Both Da Nang and Eilat during the winter 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 Da Nang year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Da Nang. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the winter, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Eilat is much colder than Da Nang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eilat in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Da Nang averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Da Nang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 24°C (75°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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