Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Hoi An?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hoi An or Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hoi An and Yakushima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Hoi An or Yakushima?
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vietnam, The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Japan, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHoi An $47Yakushima $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Hoi An is $47, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $125. 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 Hoi An and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHoi An $21Yakushima $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHoi An $42Yakushima $126
Compare Hotels in Hoi An and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Hoi An or Yakushima? 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: Hoi An Hotel Prices and Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hoi An $19Yakushima $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.94
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Da Nang Hotels or to Hoi An City: $4.23
- Hoi An and Da Nang Airport/City Shuttle Transfer Service: $6.00
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $7.28
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $7.28
- From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son: $9.00
- Hue Private Car with Driver for Customizable Tour & Transfer: $11
- Coconut River Basket Boat Tour with Transfer: $12
- Hoi An : Coconut Basket Boat Rides with Two-way Transfers: $13
- Hoi An Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Two-way Transfers: $14
- Hoi An : Cam Thanh Basket Boat Riding W Two-way Transfers: $14
- Hoi An : Cam Thanh Basket Boat Riding W Two-way Transfers: $14
- Basket Boat Ticket &Transfer 2Ways Cam Thanh Village: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Hoi An or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Hoi An 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 dayHoi An $10Yakushima $30
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$14
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.06
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Coracle Tour Fishing Crabbing: $4.66
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $22
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $24
- Experience Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $25
- Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $25
- Cooking Class + basket boat (free transfer in Hoian): $25
- Authentic Cooking Class with Locals in Tra Que Herbs Village: $25
- From Cooking Class at Organic Farm: $25
- Hoi An food tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hoi An $13Yakushima $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$151
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Short Boat Ride$1.63
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour- Tra Que Village & Basket Boat: $1.27
- Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour: $2.12
- Hoi An Ancient Town- Free Walking Tour with Local Guide: $2.12
- Cam Thanh: Coconut Basket Boat and Enjoy Free Coconut Ticket: $4.10
- Coconut Basket Boat and fishing Crabs tour: $5.50
- Afternoon trip to My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise: $6.35
- Basket boat tour at the coconut village: $6.35
- Experience Bamboo Basket Boat on Coconut village w Locals: $7.11
- Da Nang/Experience Bamboo Basket Boat w the locals: $7.11
- Da Nang/Hoi An:Experience Basket Boat ride in Coconut Forest: $7.41
- Lantern Release and Night River Boat Experience in Hoi An: $8.04
- Hoi An :BamBoo Basket Boat Adventure: $8.46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHoi An $9.21Yakushima $6.87
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Hoi An
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hoi An:
- Pub Crawl by Bus with Shots at Each Bar: $8.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hoi An and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hoi An would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hoi An 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima than you might in Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hoi An Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An or Yakushima?
Yakushima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hoi An experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hoi An or Yakushima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hoi An as well as Yakushima. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hoi An is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hoi An in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Hoi An usually gets less rain in July than Yakushima. Hoi An gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, February to July in Hoi An is the dry season. September to January in Hoi An is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHoi An 29°C (85°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Hoi An are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year.
In October, Hoi An is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Hoi An average around 25°C (78°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Hoi An. In October, Hoi An usually receives more rain than Yakushima. Hoi An gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHoi An 25°C (78°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Yakushima in the Winter?
Both Yakushima and Hoi An during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hoi An because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hoi An is much warmer than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. Hoi An usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Yakushima. Hoi An gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year. February to July is the dry season in Hoi An. September to January is the rainy season in Hoi An.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHoi An 22°C (71°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hoi An and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hoi An year-round.
In the spring, Hoi An is a little warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hoi An in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Hoi An usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Hoi An gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHoi An 26°C (80°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Hoi An
| Hoi An | Yakushima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
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