Which place is cheaper, Manila or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Manila?
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 Manila 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 Manila?
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.
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Manila $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Manila is $94. 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 Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Manila $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Manila $110
Compare Hotels in Hue and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Manila? 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 Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Manila $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$0.48
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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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Private One-way Airport Transfer(Manila Airport To/From Manila): $22
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila 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 $15Manila $18
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 Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Night Market and food tour Experience: $58
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $63
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $63
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $81
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Manila $20
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
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila): $6.42
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $18
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- ⭐ Makati Bar Hopping Tour with Venus ⭐: $27
- Intramuros Historical Walk Tour: $27
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $32
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- ⭐ Intramuros The Walled City Walking Tour ⭐: $45
- ⭐ Authentic Manila Chinatown Experience ⭐: $46
- Manila One-on-One Walking Tour with Mobile Photography: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Manila $9.97
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Manila, we can see that Manila 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila 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 Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Manila, 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 Manila?
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 Manila in the Summer?
Both Manila and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Manila. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Hue is around the same temperature as Manila in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hue or Manila in the Autumn?
Both Manila 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Manila. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Hue is around the same temperature as Manila. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Manila averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hue or Manila in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Manila. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Hue is generally cooler than Manila. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hue or Manila in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Manila. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Hue usually gets more rain in April than Manila. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hue is around the same temperature as Manila in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Hue
| Hue | Manila | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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