Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
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 Kingston 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Kingston $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $125. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Hue and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Kingston $29
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:
- Bus Transfer From Hue - Phong Nha: $16
- Bus Transfer From Hue to Phong Nha (Departure on odd days): $20
- Bus Transfer From Hue to Phong Nha 1 Way: $19
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $94
- Deluxe Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Amazing way: $27
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing Stops: $16
- From Hue Sightseeing Transfer to Hoi An and An Bang Cemetery: $50
- 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 …: $16
- From Hoi An Bus Transfer with Hai Van Pass & Marble …: $15
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels: $25
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $37
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Airport /Hotel Transfer Norman Manley airport and Montego bay: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $45
- Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport To Ocho Rios Hotels: $45
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Airport Transfers from Kingston.: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $25Kingston $45
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: $18
- 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-Authentic experience with local: $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
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Kingston $12
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:
- 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
- Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options: $7.00
- Palaces, Pagodas, and Train Tracks: A Hidden Huế Audio Tour: $7.99
- City Tour with Driver - Customized Your Own Itinerary: $8.66
- Private City Tour by Car with English-Speaking Driver: $10
- Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
- Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR 4 STOPS VIA HAI VAN PASS: $14
- From Hoi An Guided Bus Tour with 4 Sightseeing Stops: $14
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Rhythmic Walking Music Tour: $40
- Guided Bar Hopping Tour with VIP Speakeasy Entry: $40
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio Tour: $50
- Kingston Night Market Experience from Kingston: $55
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.51Kingston $11
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 Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
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 Kingston in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. In July, Hue usually receives more rain than Kingston. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Hue, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hue usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
Hue is around the same temperature as Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hue or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hue as well as Kingston. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
September to December in Hue is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Kingston. Hue receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Kingston. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the autumn, Hue often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Hue is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. It's quite rainy in Hue. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Kingston. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hue is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hue or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Hue usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hue. In the spring, Hue often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Hue is around the same temperature as Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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