Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Hue and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Guangzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Guangzhou $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Bus Transfer From Hue to Phong Nha 1 Way: $19
- Bus Transfer From Hue - Phong Nha: $16
- Da Nang Airport: Private Car Transfer to/from Hue: $36
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $94
- Deluxe Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Amazing way: $25
- From Hoi An or Da Nang : Hue City Motorbike Transfer: $61
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing Stops: $16
- From Hue to Golden Bridge - Ba Na Via Hai Van Pass (Private Roundtrip Transfer): $85
- From Bus Transfer to Hoi An with Sightseeing Stops: $15
- From Hoi An Bus Transfer with 4 Sightseeing Stops: $13
- From Hoi An Bus Transfer with Hai Van Pass & Marble …: $15
- From Hoi An Bus Transfer with Hai Van Pass & Marble …: $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $24
- Guangzhou private airport transfer: $27
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Guangzhou : Private One-Way Transfers to/from Baiyun Airport(CAN): $30
- Guangzhou Airport & Train Station Private Transfer English Driver: $32
- Canton Fair Private Transfer between Guangzhou City Center and Pazhou Complex : $32
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport (CAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus Private Transfer Service: $38
- Guangzhou Private Intercity Transfer Shenzhen, Dongguan and More: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $25Guangzhou $34
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)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue 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
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Shenzhen Cantonese Dim Sum Cooking Class with Lunch: $86
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Guangzhou $18
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$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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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:
- Eat like a local with a local - Walking Tour: $2.00
- Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour: $2.00
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $4.03
- Private City Tour By Car - English Speaking Driver: $4.72
- Vietnam Song Lab Digital Art Center Entry Ticket: $7.66
- Hue Imperial City 3 Hour Walking Tour for Budget Travelers: $8.00
- City Tour with Driver - Customized Your Own Itinerary: $8.66
- Private City Tour by Car with English-Speaking Driver: $10
- Experience Paper Flower Making in Hue for a Cause: $10
- Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options: $10
- Hue Private Car For Sightseeing with English Speaking Driver: $11
- Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou：New Cultural Landmark Ticket -Explore Tang Style: $2.56
- 2,000-Year-Old Wonder-Nanyue King’s Tomb Ticket: $3.19
- Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq: $5.00
- Cantonese Heritage Tour with Key Cultural Stops: $6.74
- Discover Private Tour of Culture, Food & Pearl River: $6.99
- Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers): $13
- Foshan Classic Old Town Tour : $15
- Private Guangzhou Tour with Comfortable Transportation: $16
- Lychee Bay River Cruise: $24
- Grandview Museum of Nature Science Ticket: $25
- Pick Up Service and Tour for Canton Culture and Food: $26
- Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Guangzhou $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$0.95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Guangzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the summer, Hue is around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In Hue, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hue usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun in the summer.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer. March to August in Hue is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hue as well as Guangzhou. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In the autumn, Hue often gets less sunshine than Guangzhou. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun.
Hue receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Guangzhou. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December in Hue is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guangzhou in the Winter?
Both Guangzhou and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Hue is much warmer than Guangzhou in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Hue usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Hue. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Hue is March to August.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Hue during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Hue is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Hue. In the spring, Hue often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hue usually gets less rain in April than Guangzhou. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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