Which place is cheaper, Hue or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Hue?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Hue? 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 Hue?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, 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 dayEilat $140Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, 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 Eilat and Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Hue $12
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 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:
- Vinh Moc Tunnels & Khe Sanh: Transfer from Hue or Phong Nha: $43
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An with Private Car: $98
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass and Golden Bridge: $55
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue city to Phu Bai airport: $29
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Hue City Tour: $64
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.41
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $102
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $113
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $35Hue $15
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.Eilat $16Hue $11
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
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:
- Hue - Bach Ma National Park Group Tour : $300
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Hue $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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Hue, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Hue 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 Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Hue?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat 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 Eilat or Hue?
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 Hue in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Hue. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Hue. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Hue. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
It's very hot in Eilat this time of the year. Eilat is a little warmer than Hue in the summer. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue 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 Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Hue. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Eilat is around the same temperature as Hue. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Eilat in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Hue averages at about 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hue in the Winter?
Both Hue 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 Hue year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Hue. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
In January, Eilat is generally much colder than Hue. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 14°C (57°F), and Hue fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Hue in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Hue. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Hue during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Hue in the spring. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Eilat
| Eilat | Hue | |||
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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.