Which place is cheaper, Hongcun or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Hongcun?
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 Hongcun 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 Hongcun?
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.
Hongcun
When you picture ancient China, you likely picture old cobblestone streets, white homes with pointed black roofs and a slight air of mysticism in the surroundings. This is Hongcun.
The backdrop for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is not usually on the top of many traveler's lists. This isn't a bustling tourist town with guides offering to show you the sights or carts peddling the latest tacky souvenir. It's a quiet village where you'll see the real Chinese culture. The homes along the complex water canals air their fish in their windows to preserve it for their family dinners. There is no bowing to tourism here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, and The Best Adventure Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Hongcun $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Hongcun is $52. 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 Hongcun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Hongcun $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Hongcun $46
Compare Hotels in Hue and Hongcun
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Hongcun? 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 $12Hongcun $12
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Hongcun?
Prices for flights to both Hongcun 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 $15Hongcun $19
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
Typical Food Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hongcun are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.83
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Breakfast of Dumplings$2.07
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Hongcun $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hongcun are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Hongcun $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
When comparing the travel costs between Hue and Hongcun, we can see that Hongcun is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Hongcun Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Hongcun?
Hongcun 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 Hongcun in the Summer?
Both Hongcun and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Hue is around the same temperature as Hongcun in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Hongcun fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hongcun. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Hongcun. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Hongcun 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hue or Hongcun in the Autumn?
Both Hongcun 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.
In the autumn, Hue is a little warmer than Hongcun. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Hongcun averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Hongcun. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Hongcun 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Hue or Hongcun in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Hongcun. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
Hongcun can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hue is generally much warmer than Hongcun. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Hongcun fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Hongcun. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Hongcun 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Hue or Hongcun in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Hongcun. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hue is much warmer than Hongcun in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Hongcun fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Hongcun. Hue usually gets less rain in April than Hongcun. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Hongcun 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Hongcun and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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.