Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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 $57Montego Bay $259
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $57, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $259. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Montego Bay $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Montego Bay $204
Compare Hotels in Hue and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Montego Bay $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$0.46
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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:
- Hue Airport: Private Transfer to/or from Hue City Center: $4.72
- Phu Bai Airport to Hue City: Private Transfer: $5.90
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
- Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $7.68
- Shared Car Transfer from Phu Bai Airport to City Center: $9.84
- Hue Car Rental with Driver for Transfer Trip and Sightseeing: $11
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $11
- HUI: Transfer Phu Bai airport to Hue city center: $11
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $12
- Phu Bai airport to/from Hue City Center - Private Transfer: $13
- From Hoi An Bus Transfer with 4 Sightseeing Stops: $13
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Private Airport Transfers from Montego Bay: $8.70
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Montego Bay Airport Private Transfers to any Montego Bay Hotels: $13
- Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay: $14
- Riu reggae, palace & montego Bay Hotels Private Airport Transfer: $14
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels: $14
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Montego Bay Hotels: $14
- Private Airport Transfer To Riu Montego Bay, Palace & Reggae: $14
- Private Transfer From Montego Bay Airport to Hotel in Montego Bay: $14
- Private MBJ Transfer to RIU Reggae/RIU Palace & RIU Mobay: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $25Montego Bay $142
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 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
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
- Dinner or Lunch with Pickup from Montego Bay: $50
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $85
- Sunset Dinner at Bamboo Beach Club: $99
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $117
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $135
- Dinner or lunch at pier one Montego bay Food Tour: $144
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
- Authentic Jamaican Cooking Experience in the Mountain from mobay: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Montego Bay $32
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
- 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
- Hue Royal Tombs Tour: Visit Best Pagodas & Mausoleums: $15
- Sightseeing Bus from Hue to Hoi An (Seat in Coach): $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.68
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$38
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Blue Hole Adventure and Shopping Experience with Transportation: $20
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Cinnamon Hill Great House Tour: Home of Johnny Cash: $23
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Private Tour Souvenir Shopping in Montego Bay: $30
- Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Great River Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage Tour From Montego Bay: $30
- Doctor Cave Beach and Hip Strip Shopping from Cruise Ship: $30
- Experience horseback ride and swimming Adventure: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.51Montego Bay $13
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 Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Montego Bay?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay 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. In July, Hue usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hue often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
Hue is around the same temperature as Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hue or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Montego Bay. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Hue is cooler than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hue or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Montego Bay. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Hue usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In the spring, Hue often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
In April, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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