Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang?
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.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Pyeongchang $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $133. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Pyeongchang $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Pyeongchang $122
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Pyeongchang $24
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:
- Vietnam Airport Transfer and Visa On Arrival: $55
- VIP LUXURY Sapa 2D1N -TRANSFER BY LUX LIMOUSINE CAR (Stay at 5* hotel): $189
- V.I.P Halong/Lan Ha Bay Full Day With Luxury Transfer From Hanoi: $120
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi HTL-APT (HAN): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi APT-HTL (HAN): $14
- Transfer to or from Sapa in a Sleeper Bus from Hanoi: $30
- Transfer Hanoi to Halong Super Limousine Morning Bus: $33
- Top-Rated Luxury Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise Including Hanoi Transfer: $285
- The most Luxury Day Cruise with transfer from Ha Noi & Drink : $101
- The Best Sapa Tour 2D1N Stay At 3* Hotel -Transfer by Sleep BUS : $159
- Symphony Cruise- Luxury Day Trip From Hanoi With Express Transfer: $105
- Small Group Halong Islands, Cave, Kayak. Seafood Lunch. Transfers: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang 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 $23Pyeongchang $47
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 $8.07Pyeongchang $50
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:
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 2 Days Hanoi City Bus Tour Experience: $239
- 2-Day Ta Chi Nhu Mountain Hiking Experience: $228
- 2-day Explore Halong Bay in Caravella Cruise: $268
- 3D2N Cao Bang Ba Be Lake Experience: $190
- 3D2N Sapa Bac Ha Shared Tour: $245
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- All-Inclusive 2D/1N 5star Cruises: Meals-Kayak-Cave-Accommodation : $175
- Ambassador Day Cruise: Discover The Beauty of Halong Bay: $101
- Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An and Eco Hang Mua Cave Heritage Day Tour: $53
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $59
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Pyeongchang $8.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Pyeongchang. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Hanoi is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Pyeongchang. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
Both Pyeongchang and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Hanoi is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In October, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Hanoi is November to April.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
Both Pyeongchang 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.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. In the winter, Hanoi is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).
Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In April, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring. November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 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.