Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Guayaquil? 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 and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.56Guayaquil $15
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:
- Vietnam Easy Entry Visa On Arrival with Private Airport Transfer: $24
- Vietnam Airport Transfer and Visa On Arrival: $33
- VIP Sleeper Bus Hanoi to Ha Giang Transfer: $31
- VIP LUXURY Sapa 2D1N -TRANSFER BY LUX LIMOUSINE CAR (Stay at 5* hotel): $189
- The Best 2D1N HALONG BAY- All Inclusive,Overnight on Boat By Expressway Transfer: $136
- Small Group Halong Islands, Cave, Kayak. Seafood Lunch. Transfers: $141
- Shuttle Bus Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay: $18
- Sapa Trekking 2 Days 1 Night Transfer By Sleeper Bus: $150
- Sapa Trek Tours -2D1N Stay At 4*** - TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE VAN: $165
- Sapa Trek Tours -2D1N Stay At 3*** -TRANSFER BY SLEEPING BUS: $139
- Sapa Trek Tours -2D1N Stay At 3*** - TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE VAN: $110
- Sapa Tour 2 Days 1 Night (3 STAR HOTEL+TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE CAR): $135
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Guayaquil - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $229
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $23Guayaquil $50
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 Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.89
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.89
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $19
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Best Seller Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $24
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Local Guide and Eggs Coffee: $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.10Guayaquil $21
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:
- (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
- (HOT) Hanoi Guided Street Food and Train Street Tour with Local: $25
- (Private) Hanoi War Sites Tour: $5.13
- (Private) MUSEUM TOUR in HANOI: $5.13
- 07 Hours Explore Halong Bay on Pamela Luxury Cruises: $75
- 1 Day Ha Long Bay Cruise with Titop Island and Luon Cave in Hanoi: $65
- 1 Day Halong and Lan Ha Bay Hera Luxury Day Cruise from Hanoi: $90
- 1 Day Luxury Day Tour in Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave: $54
- 1 Day Luxury Ninh Binh Tour Bai Dinh and Trang An Boat Trip: $58
- 1 Day Luxury Ninh Binh Tour with Many Options From Hanoi: $46
- 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave From Hanoi: $50
- 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh,Trang An & Mua Cave Amazing View: $54
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City: $50
- City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Guayaquil Museum Tour: $64
- Half-Day City Tour—Iguana Park & Santa Ana Hill: $70
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Santa Ana: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $80
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
- Historic Walking Tour Through Time & Culture: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.33Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil is in South America, 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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 Hanoi or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Guayaquil. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Guayaquil. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Hanoi is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In October, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Hanoi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is much colder than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the spring. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Hanoi is cooler than Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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