Which place is cheaper, Akureyri or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hanoi or Akureyri?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hanoi and Akureyri can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hanoi or Akureyri?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
Akureyri
Akureyri is the largest town in the northern region of Iceland, and is often considered the unofficial capital of the north. The town is a popular fishing port and is often used as a basecamp for visiting the more rural surrounding area. Akureyri is known for their great art scene, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Akureyri $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Akureyri is $189. 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 Hanoi and Akureyri in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Akureyri $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Akureyri $204
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Akureyri
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Akureyri? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Akureyri Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.56Akureyri $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.14
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.04
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.29
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- 1 Day Halong Cruise Tour with Transfer and early return to Hanoi: $41
- 2 Days 1 night Ba Be Lake BEST ADVENTURE: transfer,homestay,boat,kayak,swim,cave: $153
- 2 Days Halong Bay With Budget Cruise - Including Transfer From Hanoi: $148
- 2-Day Adenture Pu Luong Motorbike Tour with Transfer from HANOI: $125
- 2-Day Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour With Transfer - Best Seller: $120
- 2-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay With Transfer: $190
- 2-Day In Halong Bay Cruise With Transfer From Hanoi: $200
- 2-Day Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay With Transfer, Meals, Guide: $210
- 2-Day Sapa Package Tours & Limousine Transfer: $150
- 2-day Ha Long Bay Cruise included Transfer, Kayking and Swimming: $180
- 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
- 3-Day Pu Luong Jungle Ride Motorbike Tour Transfer from Hanoi: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:
- Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $32
- Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
- From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $129
- Seamless Transfer from Akureyri Airport to Your Stay: $32
- Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport: $29
- Transfer to Akureyri Airport from your Stay: $32
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $117
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $164
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Akureyri?
Prices for flights to both Akureyri and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Akureyri $70
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.18
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.87
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.87
- Best Hanoi Food Tour 7 Different Food Tasting Visit Train Street: $5.00
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $19
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $21
- Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group: $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.10Akureyri $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.52
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.52
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National History Museum$1.52
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.66
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Cycling Private Tour By Cyclo: $1.79
- Sapa Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho Tour By Motorbike Or Walking: $1.87
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour with Canoe, Kayaking, Titov Island: $1.87
- Cat Ba National Park & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2-Day Adventure Tour: $1.87
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: O Quy HO Pass, Waterfall, Cat Cat Village: $1.87
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Adventure: Cycling, Trekking, Rafting: $1.87
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.87
- Full-Day Mai Chau Valley Tour from Hanoi with Cycling, Culture: $1.87
- Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Day Tour: National Park, Cave: $1.87
- Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour: Train Street, Incense Village: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Shore Excursion from Halong Port Full-Day Tour: $1.87
- Ninh Binh Private Tour: Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Thung Nham Bird Park: $1.87
Tours and Activities in Akureyri
Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket: $15
- War and Peace Museum - Tour: $24
- Godafoss Waterfall Short Day Tour from Akureyri: $69
- From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V): $77
- Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $81
- Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included: $85
- Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central: $90
- Zipline Tour: $95
- Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town: $95
- Boat Tours from Siglufjörður: $100
- Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour: $100
- 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.32Akureyri $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Akureyri, we can see that Akureyri is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia and Akureyri is in Europe, 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 Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Akureyri would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Akureyri than you might in Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Akureyri Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Akureyri?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Akureyri, 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 Hanoi or Akureyri?
Akureyri has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hanoi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hanoi or Akureyri in the Summer?
Both Akureyri and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In July, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Akureyri. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Akureyri 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Akureyri in the Autumn?
Both Akureyri and Hanoi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Akureyri in the autumn. Hanoi is much warmer than Akureyri in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Akureyri fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Akureyri. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Akureyri 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Akureyri in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Akureyri. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Akureyri. In the winter, Hanoi is much warmer than Akureyri. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Akureyri averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Akureyri. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Akureyri -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Akureyri in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Akureyri. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Akureyri can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Akureyri. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Akureyri 2°C (36°F)
Typical Weather for Akureyri and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 53 mm (2.1 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.