Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hanoi or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $49Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $49, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Yangshuo? 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 $6.89Yangshuo $42
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 Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $13Yangshuo $19
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.51Yangshuo $23
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 Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- One Day Xianggong Hill Xingping Bamboo Boat West Street Tour : $99
- Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour: $106
- Half-Day Private Tour: Yangshuo Sidecar Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.70Yangshuo $33
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 Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Yangshuo?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
Both Yangshuo 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.
Hanoi is around the same temperature as Yangshuo in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Yangshuo. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 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)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In the autumn, Hanoi is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hanoi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yangshuo. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 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)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yangshuo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Yangshuo. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In April, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 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)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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