A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hengyang vs. Tainan City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hengyang or Tainan City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hengyang and Tainan City 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: Hengyang or Tainan City?

Hengyang

Hengyang, China is a stunning, historically significant, city in southern China. With an almost six-thousand-year old history, Hengyang is the second largest city in the Hunan Province and is known for its agricultural, fishing, and rice. Near Hengyang is Mount Heng, a mountain famous in Chinese history and religion; it has 72 peaks and dozens of temples in the town below it.

Tainan City

The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan was once the nation's capital during imperial times and is today famous for its temples and historic buildings which speak to this distant past. Additionally Tainan has become known for its lively night markets and fantastic snack foods available from a large concentrate of street vendors located throughout the city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Taiwan.


Which place is cheaper, Tainan City or Hengyang?

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

  • Hengyang Prices
    China Prices
    Tainan City Prices
    Taiwan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Hengyang $75
    Tainan City $149

The average daily cost (per person) in Hengyang is $75, while the average daily cost in Tainan City is $149. 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 Hengyang and Tainan City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hengyang $27
    Tainan City $64
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hengyang $54
    Tainan City $128
Compare Hotels in Hengyang and Tainan City

Looking for a hotel in Hengyang or Tainan City? 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 Hengyang


Hotels in Tainan City


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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: Tainan City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hengyang $14
    Tainan City $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Hengyang or Tainan City?

Prices for flights to both Tainan City and Hengyang 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
    Hengyang $37
    Tainan City $72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hengyang $19
    Tainan City $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hengyang $13
    Tainan City $6.14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hengyang and Tainan City, we can see that Tainan City is more expensive. And not only is Hengyang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hengyang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hengyang 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 Tainan City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tainan City than you might in Hengyang.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hengyang Expensive? and Is Tainan City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hengyang or Tainan City?

Tainan City has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Hengyang. When comparing the sizes of Hengyang and Tainan City, 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.