A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hanoi vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hanoi or Saint George's?

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 George's 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 George's?

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Hanoi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hanoi $25
    Saint George's $175
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hanoi $50
    Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Saint George's? 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.

Hotels in Hanoi


Hotels in Saint Georges


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hanoi $6.54
    Saint George's $9.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.14
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.03
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.38
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.29
  • 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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hanoi $23
    Saint George's $93
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:


  • High End Dinner (for Two)
    $11
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.17
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.76
  • 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

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    $0.56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hanoi $8.07
    Saint George's $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Puppet Theater
    $1.52
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.52
  • National History Museum
    $1.52
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    $22
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hanoi $7.30
    Saint George's $23


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 George's 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 George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Saint George's?

Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Saint George's, 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.