Which place is cheaper, Hoi An or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Hoi An?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Hoi An? 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 Hoi An?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Hoi An $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Hoi An 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 Hoi An in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Hoi An $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Hoi An $42
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Hoi An
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Hoi An $19
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
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$8.79
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tour/transfer to My Son sanctuary from Da Nang/HoiAn: $32
- Private transfer to Da Nang Hotels or to Hoi An City: $4.10
- Private Transfer To My Son Sanctuary From Hoi An or Da Nang: $45
- Private Transfer To Marble Mountains and My Son HolyLand: $76
- Private Transfer From Hue To Hoi An With A Sightseeing Tour: $39
- My Son Sanctuary & Hai Van Pass: Transfer Hoi An to/from Hue: $70
- Lady Buddha in Monkey Mountain: Transfer Hue to/from Hoi An: $57
- Hue: Transfer to/from Hoi An by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $47
- Hue: Transfer to/from Airport, Hoi An, Danang by Private Car: $10
- Hue Private Transfer to Hoi An Via HaiVan Pass & Sightseeing: $41
- HoiAn city private trip with Guide, Lunch, tickets &Transfer: $91
- Hoi An:Private transfer To/From Hue with Sightseeing: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Hoi An?
Prices for flights to both Hoi An 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 $35Hoi An $9.95
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)$3.99
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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:
- Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- From Cooking Class at Organic Farm: $22
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $23
- Evening Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $24
- Hoi An : Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class with Market Tour: $24
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $24
- Cooking Class with Traditional Vietnamese Meals: $24
- Hoi An : Cooking Class W Optional Basket Boat & Market Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Hoi An $13
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 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)$148
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Short Boat Ride$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3-Hour Sunrise or Sunset Photography Tour in Hoi An: $59
- Amazing My Son Sunset & River Cruise Tour From Hoi An/DaNang: $27
- Amazing My Son Sunset Tour With Banh My & Cruise By Group: $28
- BUFFALO RIDING ADVENTURE AND BASKET BOAT TOUR: $28
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Private Tour: $120
- Basket Boat Experience: $13
- Big Experiences Water Wheel Tour - Tra Que Island: $56
- Bike and Bite Tour: $42
- Cam Thanh Bike Tour from Hoi An: $86
- Cam Thanh Coconut Forest Basket Boat Tour by Private Car: $13
- Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Eco Tour From Hoi An: $30
- Cham Island - Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An/DaNang: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Hoi An $9.06
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$9.59
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: $8.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Hoi An, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Hoi An 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 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 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 Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Hoi An Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Hoi An?
Eilat has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Hoi An. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Hoi An, 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 Hoi An?
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 Hoi An in the Summer?
Both Hoi An and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hoi An because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hoi An is February to July. The rainy season in Hoi An is September to January. In July, Eilat usually receives less rain than Hoi An. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Hoi An. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Hoi An during summer. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Hoi An receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat is a little warmer than Hoi An. Typically, the summer temperatures in Eilat in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Hoi An averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Hoi An 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hoi An in the Autumn?
Both Hoi An and Eilat during the autumn 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 Hoi An year-round.
Hoi An gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in October than Hoi An. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the autumn, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Hoi An. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hoi An receives 158 hours of full sun.
In October, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Hoi An. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 26°C (79°F), and Hoi An fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Hoi An 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hoi An in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Hoi An. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
February to July in Hoi An is the dry season. Also, September to January is the rainy season in Hoi An. Hoi An receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Eilat usually receives less rain than Hoi An. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Hoi An during winter. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Hoi An receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
Eilat is much colder than Hoi An in the winter. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Hoi An fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Hoi An 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hoi An in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Hoi An. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year.
Eilat usually gets less rain in April than Hoi An. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hoi An receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the spring, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Hoi An. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hoi An receives 210 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Eilat is around the same temperature as Hoi An. Typically, the spring temperatures in Eilat in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Hoi An averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Hoi An 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hoi An 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) |
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.