Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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 $57Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.60Saint Croix $35
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)$3.06
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.30
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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:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - Sapa - Halong - Ninh Binh: $7.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.11
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- HAN Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $9.62
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - City - Halong - Ninh Binh: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa: $11
- Hanoi City Transfer to Noi Bai Airport & Vice Versa_Private Car: $12
- Private car transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hotels: $12
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport and Hanoi Center: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $165
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $86
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $178
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $86
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $174
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $174
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $83
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $90
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $23Saint Croix $97
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)$4.21
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.93
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: $1.89
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.89
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Night Show, Dinner and Cruise from Tam Coc: $17
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group: $19
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $100
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.15Saint Croix $58
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$1.53
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.53
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National History Museum$1.53
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.68
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: $1.81
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Funny Guide: $1.89
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.89
- Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour: Train Street, Incense Village: $1.89
- 2-4 Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider, Sleeper Bus: $1.89
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.89
- Ninh Binh Tràng An Boat Trip, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave Tour: $1.89
- Full-Day Mai Chau Valley Tour from Hanoi with Cycling, Culture: $1.89
- Sapa Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho Tour By Motorbike Or Walking: $1.89
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.89
- Sapa Herbal Incense Handicrafts Making Workshop Tour From Sapa: $1.89
- Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Day Tour: National Park, Cave: $1.89
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- St. Croix African Heritage Walking Tour: $65
- St Croix Tiki Tours Frederiksted’s Tiki Boat Experience: $80
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $85
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.38Saint Croix $27
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: $45
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Hanoi is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Saint Croix. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Hanoi is cooler than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Hanoi is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Saint Croix. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is cooler than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix 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 (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.