Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hue or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hue and Antigua Guatemala 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: Hue or Antigua Guatemala?
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Hue and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Hue and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Hue Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.46
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Short Taxi Ride$0.84
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Hue City Trip With Guide, Lunch & Transfer From Chan May Port: $169
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour Private Transfer via Hai Van Pass 1 Way: $125
- Hoi An: Hue Transfer stop An Bang Ghost town, Hai Van Pass: $122
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $114
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $100
- Private Transfer from Hue (HUI) Airport to Hoi An: $100
- imperial city then transfer to Hoi An/Da Nang by Private Car: $99
- Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer: Sightseeing with English Driver: $96
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $94
- Private Transfer from Hue City to Da Nang (DAD) Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Hue (HUI) Airport to Da Nang: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $60
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Hue 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 dayHue $25Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.60
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.09
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- VIP Dragon Boat Dinner Cruise on the Perfume River: $14
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Hue Specialty Food Cooking Class: $29
- Hue Night Walking And Street Food Tour: $30
- Home Cooking Class and Dinner with Local Chef in Hue City: $31
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $31
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.28
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Lunch$7.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $62
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $70
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $80
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Antigua Guatemala $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.41
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.04
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,980
- 3 Hour Guided Sightseeing of Hue Imperial Palace: $27
- 3 Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide: $24
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
- 3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide: $22
- 3-day Hue city tour: $172
- A Glimpse of Hue Tour: $46
- All Inclusive Deluxe Hue City Group Tour: $75
- All Inclusive Hue Private Tour: $185
- Authentic Hue Motorbike Tour by Locals: $25
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $75
- Bach Ma National Park And Lang Co Beach Adventure: $129
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Antigua Sightseeing: Private Walking Tour Culture and History: $24
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Nighthawk Birding Guided Tours in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Walking tour Jewels of Antigua : A Tour of the Unmissable: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon: $27
- Coffee Tasting- Mayan Experience: $28
- Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.51Antigua Guatemala $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$0.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Antigua Guatemala is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hue is in Asia and Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Antigua Guatemala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antigua Guatemala than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Antigua Guatemala?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.