Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Hue and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Guayaquil $15
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:
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
- Transfer Hue city to Da Nang by limousine: $19
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Private transfer between Hue - Hoi An: with stop at Hai Van Pass: $63
- Private car transfer from Hue to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass.: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $25Guayaquil $50
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
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Guayaquil $21
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:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,980
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
- 6 Hours All Inclusive Hue Green Biking Private Tour: $98
- All Inclusive Deluxe Hue City Group Tour - Max 12 pax: $63
- Bach Ma National Park Day Trek Private Tour from Hue: $95
- Bach Ma National Park Tour From Hue City : $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Guayaquil $17
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 Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Hue or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Hue during the summer 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 Guayaquil year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hue usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hue is a little warmer than Guayaquil in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Hue is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hue as well as Guayaquil. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hue usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Hue is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Hue is around the same temperature as Guayaquil in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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