Which place is cheaper, Zhengzhou or Hoi An?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hoi An or Zhengzhou?
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 Zhengzhou. 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 Zhengzhou?
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).
Zhengzhou
Along the Yellow River, a city from the future and the past resides. Ancient pagodas, futuristic domes, verdant gardens - Zhengzhou is a myriad of many worlds in one urban area. The provincial capital of the Henan Province, Zhengzhou is the encapsulation of a perfect city from its delicate balance of the natural and urban spheres. It was born during the Sui Dynasty, and its actual location was in the modern-day Chenggao. Moreover, Zhengzhou works as the political, economic, technological, and educational center of the province. The city is also one of the eight great ancient capitals of China, with a collection of architecture and art originating during iconic dynasties. These relics of the old world include the Shaolin Monastery, Henan Museum, the Pagoda Forest, the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, the Songyue Pagoda, the Emperors of Yan and Huang, and the scenic views of the Yellow River. With over nine million inhabitants, Zhengzhou continues to grow at a thriving rate. It also should be noted that in June 2012, Greater Zhengzhou was named one of the thirteen emerging megacities in China according to the Economist Intelligent Unit. Known internationally for its amazing culmination of culture and history, Zhengzhou is the ideal city for travelers and inhabitants alike.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHoi An $46Zhengzhou $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Hoi An is $46, while the average daily cost in Zhengzhou is $98. 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 Zhengzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHoi An $21Zhengzhou $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHoi An $42Zhengzhou $72
Compare Hotels in Hoi An and Zhengzhou
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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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hoi An $19Zhengzhou $63
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$8.79
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ba Na Hills: Private Car Transfer from Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang: $28
- DAD airport : The private transfer to/from Hoian center: $15
- Da Nang Airport (DAD): Private Transfers to/from Hoi An: $25
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $7.06
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $7.06
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $19
- Da Nang City: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $19
- Da Nang/Market & Old Town Private Tour with Transfer: $41
- From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son: $9.00
- From My Son Sanctuary Day Trip With Transfer & Lunch: $41
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $8.82
- From Private Transfer to Hue with Photo Stops: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhengzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhengzhou:
- [Airport Transfer] Zhengzhou Xinjiang International Airport Zhengzhou City Transfer There is a reputation for high service! : $27
- Private Guided Tour/Transfer to Shaolin Temple: $98
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer, Zhengzhou Airport Transfer: $27
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer, Zhengzhou Airport Transfer: $31
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer , Zhengzhou Airport Transfer : $53
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer , Zhengzhou Airport Transfer : $65
- Zhengzhou Special Car Service, Zhengzhou Airport Transfer: $27
- Zhengzhou Airport Transfer( Hotel to Airport): $59
- Private transfer to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou: $108
- Private Transfer to Shaolin Temple or Dengfeng from Zhengzhou Train station: $132
- Private Transfer to Guoliang Village and Tunnel from Zhengzhou: $160
- Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes : $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Hoi An or Zhengzhou?
Prices for flights to both Zhengzhou 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 $9.95Zhengzhou $28
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)$3.99
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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:
- Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- From Cooking Class at Organic Farm: $22
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $23
- Evening Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $24
- Hoi An : Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class with Market Tour: $24
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $24
- Cooking Class with Traditional Vietnamese Meals: $24
- Hoi An : Cooking Class W Optional Basket Boat & Market Tour: $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhengzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zhengzhou.
- Zhengzhou Erqi Square and Night Markets Private Tour including Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hoi An $13Zhengzhou $8.18
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)$148
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Short Boat Ride$1.60
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 Ancient Town - Free Walking Tour: $2.05
- Hoi An Ancient Town- Free Walking Tour with Local Guide: $2.05
- Experience Kim Bong Carpentry with Local Artisans: $6.57
- Experience Bamboo Basket Boat on Coconut village w Locals: $6.89
- Da Nang/Hoi An:Experience Basket Boat ride in Coconut Forest: $7.18
- Hoi An Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Bus to My Son Sanctuary with Entrance ticket: $8.00
- Experience the Art of Vietnamese Coffee Making: $11
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Bicycle Tour: $12
- Cam Thanh Tour with Bamboo Basket Boat: $12
- Hoi An : Bamboo Basket Boat Tour: $12
- Basket Boat Experience: $13
Tours and Activities in Zhengzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Zhengzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Guoliangcun from Zhengzhou: $265
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $275
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Yuntai Mountain from Zhengzhou: $265
- All inclusive Anyang Yin Xu ruins and Character Museum day tour from Zhengzhou: $209
- Full-Day Private Kaifeng Highlight Tour from Zhengzhou: $248
- Independent Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $188
- Kaifeng City Highlights Independant Tour from Zhengzhou: $80
- Private Day Tour to Guoliang from Zhengzhou: $268
- Private Day Tour to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $210
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy from Zhengzhou: $233
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou with Flexiable Departure Time: $198
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple with Kungfu Class from Zhengzhou: $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHoi An $9.06Zhengzhou $6.31
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$9.59
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: $8.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hoi An and Zhengzhou, we can see that Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hoi An or Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Hoi An. When comparing the sizes of Hoi An and Zhengzhou, 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 Hoi An or Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou in the Summer?
Both Zhengzhou and Hoi An during the summer 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 around the same temperature as Zhengzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Zhengzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Zhengzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hoi An. In the summer, Hoi An often gets more sunshine than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zhengzhou receives 215 hours of full sun.
Zhengzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hoi An usually gets less rain in July than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Zhengzhou receives 137 mm (5.4 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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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHoi An 29°C (85°F)Zhengzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Zhengzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hoi An and Zhengzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hoi An year-round.
In the autumn, Hoi An is much warmer than Zhengzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hoi An in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Zhengzhou averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Hoi An usually receives less sunshine than Zhengzhou during autumn. Hoi An gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Zhengzhou receives 188 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Hoi An gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hoi An usually receives more rain than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Zhengzhou receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHoi An 25°C (78°F)Zhengzhou 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Zhengzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hoi An as well as Zhengzhou. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Zhengzhou can be very cold. In January, Hoi An is generally much warmer than Zhengzhou. Daily temperatures in Hoi An average around 22°C (71°F), and Zhengzhou fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).
In the winter, Hoi An often gets less sunshine than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zhengzhou receives 159 hours of full sun.
Hoi An receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hoi An usually gets more rain in January than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Zhengzhou receives 15 mm (0.6 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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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHoi An 22°C (71°F)Zhengzhou 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Zhengzhou in the Spring?
Both Zhengzhou and Hoi An are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year.
Hoi An is much warmer than Zhengzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Zhengzhou fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Zhengzhou. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. Hoi An usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Zhengzhou during spring. Hoi An gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Zhengzhou receives 201 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hoi An usually receives less rain than Zhengzhou. Hoi An gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Zhengzhou receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHoi An 26°C (80°F)Zhengzhou 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Zhengzhou and Hoi An
| Hoi An | Zhengzhou | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
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