Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
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 Kingston 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $58Kingston $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $58, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $125. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.64Kingston $29
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$1.15
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.08
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.31
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- 1 Day Halong Bay Tour on Alova Cruise with Transfer & Lunch: $63
- 2 Days 1 night Ba Be Lake BEST ADVENTURE: transfer,homestay,boat,kayak,swim,cave: $153
- 2 Days Halong Bay Luxury Cruise with Hanoi Transfer: $255
- 2-Day 1-Night Halong Bay Luxury Cruise with Hanoi Transfer: $218
- 2-Day Adenture Pu Luong Motorbike Tour with Transfer from HANOI: $125
- 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Transfers & Kayaking: $179
- 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
- 3-Day Pu Luong Jungle Ride Motorbike Tour Transfer from Hanoi: $280
- 3-Day Sapa Tour from Hanoi by Luxury Limousine Transfer: $201
- 3-Day Sapa Trekking Village With Local Guide, Meals & Transfer: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Airport /Hotel Transfer Norman Manley airport and Montego bay: $40
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- Airport Transfers from Kingston.: $30
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Negril: $79
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (4 - 9 Persons): $159
- Jamaica Airport Transfers and Tours: $40
- Airport transfers One Way to all hotels - private: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $23Kingston $45
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)$4.23
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.96
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: $1.90
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.90
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Old Quarter Food & Local Experiences: $19
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $21
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.20Kingston $12
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$1.54
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.54
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National History Museum$1.54
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.69
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.90
- Ninh Binh Tour: Trang An, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda: $1.90
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.90
- Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour: Train Street, Incense Village: $1.90
- From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.90
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.90
- Private Hanoi City Sightseeing Shore Excursion From Halong Port: $1.90
- Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour: $1.90
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.90
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.90
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.90
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.90
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Guided Bar Hopping Tour with VIP Speakeasy Entry: $40
- Rhythmic Walking Music Tour: $40
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio Tour: $50
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Cultural Walking Tour of Kingston: $65
- Tour a Jamaican Farm: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.42Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Kingston?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Hanoi or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Kingston. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Hanoi is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Kingston. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Hanoi is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Kingston. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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