A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hanoi vs. Tiger Leaping Gorge for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hanoi or Tiger Leaping Gorge?

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 Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge?

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.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

One of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge gets its name from legend, where a tiger used a great rock in the center of the gorge as a stepping stone to leap from one side to the other. It is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery on either side with the Yangtze River rushing down through its center. Visitors come to Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike and witness its natural beauty.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.


Which place is cheaper, Tiger Leaping Gorge or Hanoi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $49, while the average daily cost in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $41. 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hanoi $25
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hanoi $50
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $26
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Tiger Leaping Gorge

Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Tiger Leaping Gorge? 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge


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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 $6.89
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

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


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.20
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.20
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.40
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.36
  • Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
    $0.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

  • ( Deluxe & Small Group ) Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave Tour with Limousine Transfer: $54
  • 1 Day Halong Cruise Tour with Transfer and early return to Hanoi: $24
  • 1-Way Transfer between Hanoi and Ha Long via Limousine Bus: $22
  • 2 Days Halong Bay With Budget Cruise - Including Transfer From Hanoi: $148
  • 2-Day Adenture Pu Luong Motorbike Tour with Transfer from HANOI : $125
  • 2-Day Halong Bay Tou & Ninh binh Tour With Transfer: $120
  • 2-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay With Transfer: $190
  • 2-Day In Halong Bay Cruise With Transfer From Hanoi: $180
  • 2-Day Ninh Binh & Halong Bay With Transfer: $210
  • 2-day Ha Long Bay Cruise included Transfer, Kayking and Swimming: $180
  • 2-day Mai Chau and Pu Luong with round trip transfer from Hanoi: $96
  • 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $210

Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Prices for flights to both Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 $13
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $16
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)
    $12
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.39
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.80
  • 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.

  • Hanoi Street Food Tour: $5.00
  • Private Traditional Vietnamese Food Cooking Class in Hanoi : $5.00
  • Hanoi free food tour - Old Quarter food walking tour: $5.00
  • Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.13
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $19
  • Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $20
  • Hanoi local street food tour: $20
  • Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $21
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
  • Hanoi street food tour small group tour: $22
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
  • Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hanoi $8.51
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $15
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
    $1.60
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.60
  • National History Museum
    $1.60
  • 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:

  • Bus Ticket Cat Ba - Hanoi ( Bus+ Ferry ) - Best Selling: $0.02
  • Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.90
  • Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
  • (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
  • Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: $5.00
  • Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour : $5.00
  • Half-day Private Walking Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter: $5.00
  • Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $5.00
  • Hanoi Old Quarter Free walking tour: $5.00
  • Museum Tour - Unveiling Stories of the Past: $5.13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hanoi $7.70
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $6.36

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
  • Pub Crawl Party & Hanoi's nightlife: $65
  • 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. And not only is Tiger Leaping Gorge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 Hanoi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hanoi than you might in Tiger Leaping Gorge.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Tiger Leaping Gorge Expensive?.