Which place is cheaper, Hue or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Hue?
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 Haifa and Hue. 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: Haifa or Hue?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural 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 dayHaifa $123Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, 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 Haifa and Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Hue $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
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 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: $7.40
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $113
- Sightseeing Transfer Between Hue and Hoi An: $102
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Hue $15
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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: Taste and tales along Perfume River: $32
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
- Home Cooking Class with Local Girl: $37
- Hue:Exploring Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $37
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Hue $11
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $248
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
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 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
- SHORE EXCURSION from CHAN MAY Port to visit HOI AN CITY & HOI AN VILLAGE TOUR : $150
- 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: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Hue $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 Haifa and Hue, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Hue?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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 Haifa 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 Haifa or Hue in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Hue. Haifa 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. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Hue. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Haifa this time of the year. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Hue. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa 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, Haifa usually receives less rain than Hue. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Hue during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Hue in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Hue in the Winter?
Both Hue and Haifa during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually gets less rain in January than Hue. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Hue. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Haifa is much colder than Hue. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Hue averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Hue in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Hue. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Hue during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Haifa is generally cooler than Hue. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue and Haifa
| Haifa | Hue | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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