Which place is cheaper, Cebu or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Cebu?
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 Cebu 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 Cebu?
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.
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Cebu $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $65. 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 Cebu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Cebu $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Cebu $50
Compare Hotels in Hue and Cebu
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Cebu? 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 Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Cebu $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.41
- Private transfer from Phu Bai Airport to Hue city center: $9.30
- Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $12
- Hue and Hoi An/ Da Nang City Shuttle Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center to Hue Train Station: $13
- Hue City: Private Transfer to/from Phu Bai International …: $14
- Phu Bai airport to/from Hue City Center - Private Transfer: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Mactan Airport - Cebu City Sepoart (Transfer): $20
- Cebu Seaport - Mactan Hotel (Any Hotel) - One Way Transfer: $22
- Seamless Transfer from MactanCebu Airport to Your City Hotel: $23
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $25
- Hotel Private Transfer Airport to Cebu, Mandaue, LapuLapu: $25
- Mactan Cebu Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $35
- Cebu Departure Transfer from Mandaue city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $40
- Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB) to Mandaue city: $40
- Cebu Departure Transfer from Lapu-Lapu city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $40
- Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB) to Lapu-Lapu city: $40
- Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cebu city: $40
- Private Canyoneering in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer opt: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Cebu?
Prices for flights to both Cebu 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 $15Cebu $21
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)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Best Hue Street Food Tour: $35
- Exploring Hue Food Tour with Local Guide : $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $67
- Cebu City Historical Street and Food Tour: $69
- Panoramic View of Cebu and Dinner with Night View: $89
- Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking Class: $108
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Cebu $17
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$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $3.82
- Hue City Tour by Private Car & English Speaking Driver: $8.80
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.23
- Sightseeing Travel Bus from Hue to Hoi An: $12
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $15
- Hue Hoi An Bus Tour Sightseeing via Hai Van Pass 4 Stops: $15
- Sightseeing Bus from Hue to Hoi An (Seat in Coach): $15
- Hue Imperial City Sightseeing Full-Day Trip From Hue: $16
- From Hue : Full-Day Hue Imperial City Tour with Lunch: $16
- Hue : City Highlights Full Day Tour with Lunch: $16
- BUS TOUR HUE - PHONG NHA: $16
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $16
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour: $20
- Cebu City Tour: Temple of Leah and many more: $36
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Cebu City: Cebu Heritage & Uphill Tour on Two Wheels: $40
- Cebu City Tour (Joiners Tour): $41
- Guided Heritage City Tour: $44
- Highlands Guided Tour w/ Hotel Pickup: $45
- Cebu Highlands Tour(Cebu Taoist, Temple of Leah and Sirao Garden): $46
- Land Tour | Bantayan Island - Sightseeing - Guided Tour: $46
- Cebu Half Day City Tour (Private Tour): $52
- Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch: $55
- Cebu City with Sirao Garden Half Day Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Cebu $14
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$1.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Cebu, we can see that Cebu is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cebu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cebu 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 Cebu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Cebu?
Cebu has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Cebu, 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 Hue or Cebu?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Hue or Cebu in the Summer?
Both Cebu and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Cebu. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Hue is around the same temperature as Cebu. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Cebu averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Cebu in the Autumn?
Both Cebu and Hue during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Cebu. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Cebu. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Cebu in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Cebu. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Hue is cooler than Cebu in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Cebu fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Cebu 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hue or Cebu in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Cebu. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
Hue usually gets less rain in April than Cebu. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Hue is around the same temperature as Cebu. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Cebu averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Cebu 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Cebu and Hue
| Hue | Cebu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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