Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hanoi or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $49Tianjin $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $49, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $76. 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 Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Tianjin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Tianjin $68
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Tianjin? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.89Tianjin $36
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$1.20
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.20
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.40
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Short Taxi Ride$1.36
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Halong Bay: 3-Day 2-Night 4-Star Cruise with Transfer: $450
- Private Transfer to/from Sapa: $352
- Transfer to Sapa Private car: $300
- Luxury Halong Bay Cruise 2 Days-1 Night with 5 Star included transfer & pick up: $290
- 3-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Round-trip Transfer From Hanoi: $285
- 3-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise & Transfer: $280
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Vinh City: $258
- Overnight Halong Bay Cruise Including Transfer Service and Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Activities: $250
- Peony Cruise 5* Lan Hạ Bay 2 days 1 night with 2 ways transfer: $229
- Hanoi - Sapa One Way Private Transfer: $210
- 2-Day Ninh Binh & Halong Bay With Transfer: $210
- Halong Bay Seaplane Tour with Transfer from Hanoi by expressway: $205
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $68
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport: $280
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Bejing City Hotel to Airport: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $13Tianjin $20
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)$12
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.39
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Bowl of Pho$0.80
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.13
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $19
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $24
- Walking Street Food Tour Small Group with Local Guide: $24
- Guided Half-Day Hanoi Street Food Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.51Tianjin $10
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$1.60
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.60
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National History Museum$1.60
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.80
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Luxury Arcady Cruise Tour from Hanoi by Express Limousine: $75
- 2 Day Golden Bay Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $220
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 4 Hours and 30 Minutes Historical Hanoi Army Jeep Tour: $58
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $65
- From Halong Bay by Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Day Cruise: $230
- Full Day Tour in Hanoi City: $35
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch: $41
- Ha Noi Private city tour and water puppet private tour: $59
- Ha Noi private city tour full day and cyclo: $69
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Tianjin Private Tour to Eastern Qing Tombs with Flexible Departure time: $237
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $238
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.70Tianjin $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Beer and Brewery Tour: $48
- Half-Day Guided Tour Australian Beef with Wine Tasting & Rickshaw in Hanoi: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin 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 Tianjin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tianjin 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 Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Hanoi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Tianjin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Tianjin. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
Hanoi is much warmer than Tianjin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Tianjin. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Tianjin can be very cold. In the winter, Hanoi is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Tianjin averages at about -3°C (27°F).
Hanoi usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In April, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In April, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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