Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Lombok?
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 Lombok 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 Lombok?
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.
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Lombok 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 Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Hue and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Lombok? 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 Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Lombok $11
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:
- Hue city day trip with Guide, lunch &transfer from Chan May Port : $169
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &transfer from Chan May Port: $165
- Da Nang: Private Car Transfer to Hue Via My Son Sanctuary: $139
- Private Transfer from Hue (HUI) Airport to Dong Hoi: $135
- Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha: $135
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass &Sightseeing Private: $135
- Private Transfer To Hue Via My Son Sanctuary :Hoi An/Da Nang: $131
- Hue & Hoi An Transfer: Private Car Sightseeing Trip: $131
- Private Car Transfer to Hue Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $131
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- From Bach Ma National Park Private Car Transfer: $121
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Dusun Kerandangan: $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok 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 $15Lombok $12
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 Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Cooking Class & Garden Tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Lombok $10
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:
- Hue - Bach Ma National Park Group Tour : $300
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $19
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Private Lombok Hidden Beach Tour: Elak Elak, Sekotong, and Mekaki Beach: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
- Lombok Sasak Culture Tour from Mataram: $59
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Lombok $8.15
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 Lombok, we can see that Lombok 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 Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Lombok?
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 Lombok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hue as well as Lombok. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season. Hue usually gets more rain in July than Lombok. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Hue is generally a little warmer than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hue or Lombok in the Autumn?
Both Lombok and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. It's quite rainy in Hue. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Lombok. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Hue is around the same temperature as Lombok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Hue during the winter 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 Lombok year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Lombok. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Hue often gets less sunshine than Lombok. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Hue is cooler than Lombok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Lombok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Lombok. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok 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) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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