Which place is cheaper, Benxi 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 Benxi?
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 Benxi 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 Benxi?
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.
Benxi
Benxi, China is a city in the south east of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. The city itself is a major industrial hub, but is best known for the Benxi Shuidong National Park where you'll find the famous five million year old water cave. Benxi experiences cold winters, with weather being less enjoyable for touring from November through March. May through August see much warmer weather, getting up to the high 80's Fahrenheit in late summer. September and October are also good times to visit as temperatures cool to 60-70 degrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Benxi $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Benxi is $118. 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 Benxi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Benxi $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Benxi $94
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Benxi
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Benxi? 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Benxi $32
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)$3.03
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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:
- Hanoi Private Transfer Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Private Hanoi Airport (HAN) Transfer to Hotel/Accommodation: $9.00
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
- Hanoi Private Taxi Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Benxi?
Prices for flights to both Benxi 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 $23Benxi $53
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)$4.17
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking Class Tour With Local Market Shopping : $9.71
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Benxi $7.41
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$2.65
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Vietnam 7 Day 30GB Tourist SIM Rental: $4.66
- Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half Day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: $5.00
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Craft Village Tour (Quang Phu Cau, Bat Trang, Chuong Conical,...): $5.00
- Private Early Morning Tour in Hanoi City: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Benxi $7.81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Benxi, we can see that Benxi is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Benxi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Benxi 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 Benxi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Benxi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Benxi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Benxi, 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 Benxi?
Benxi 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 Benxi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Benxi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Benxi in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Benxi fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
Benxi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Benxi. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Benxi 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Benxi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Benxi. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Hanoi is much warmer than Benxi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Benxi averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Benxi. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Benxi 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Benxi in the Winter?
Both Benxi and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Benxi can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Benxi. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Benxi fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In January, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Benxi. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Benxi -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Benxi in the Spring?
Both Benxi and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hanoi is much warmer than Benxi in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Benxi. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Benxi 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Benxi and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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.