A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hue vs. Nassau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hue or Nassau?

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 Nassau 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 Nassau?

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.

Nassau

There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.

As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.

Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.

Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Hue?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Nassau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hue $22
    Nassau $108
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hue $44
    Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Hue and Nassau

Looking for a hotel in Hue or Nassau? 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.

Hotels in Hue


Hotels in Nassau


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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 Nassau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hue $12
    Nassau $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:


  • Cyclo
    $0.45
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.83
  • 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
  • Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
  • Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
  • Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
  • Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $7.68
  • Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
  • 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
  • Phu Bai Airport Arrival Or Departure by Private Transfer: $12

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $7.99
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • NAS Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $28
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
  • Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
  • Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
  • Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Transfer: $51
  • Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
  • Airport Transfers : $58
  • One Way Private Airport Transfer for 4 People or Less: $65
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
  • Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
  • Private Nassau Airport and Port Transfer (1 way): $107

Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Nassau?

Prices for flights to both Nassau 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hue $25
    Nassau $91
Typical Food Prices in Hue

Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:


  • River Night Market Dinner (for Two)
    $7.58
  • Two Sugarcane Drinks
    $0.76
  • Quick Lunch (for Two)
    $2.08
  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    $4.17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.

  • Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
  • Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
  • Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
  • Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
  • Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue 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
  • Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
  • Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
  • Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.

  • Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
  • Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
  • Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
  • All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
  • Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
  • Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hue $11
    Nassau $37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:


  • Boat Ride
    $7.39
  • Bicycle Rental (One Day)
    $1.06
  • Imperial Citadel Entrance
    $3.03
  • 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
  • Vietnam Song Lab Digital Art Center Entry Ticket: $7.66
  • Hue Imperial City 3 Hour Walking Tour for Budget Travelers: $8.00
  • City Tour with Driver - Customized Your Own Itinerary: $8.66
  • Experience Paper Flower Making in Hue for a Cause: $10
  • Private City Tour by Car with English-Speaking Driver: $10
  • Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options: $10
  • Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
  • Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13

Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Nassau

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:

  • All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
  • Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
  • Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
  • Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
  • Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
  • Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
  • Nassau City Tour: $46
  • Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $50
  • Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
  • Banana Boat Adventure: $50
  • Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
  • Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hue $5.49
    Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:


  • Beer
    $0.95

Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.49


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hue or Nassau?

Hue has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Nassau, 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 Nassau?

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 Nassau in the Summer?

Both Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Nassau. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.

It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.

In the summer, Hue is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Hue 29°C (85°F) 
    Nassau 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Hue or Nassau in the Autumn?

Both Nassau 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 Nassau year-round.

September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Nassau 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 Nassau. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hue often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.

In October, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Hue 25°C (78°F) 
    Nassau 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Hue or Nassau in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Nassau 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 Nassau. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.

Hue is around the same temperature as Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Hue 22°C (71°F) 
    Nassau 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Hue or Nassau in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Nassau. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.

Hue usually gets less rain in April than Nassau. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In the spring, Hue often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.

In the spring, Hue is a little warmer than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Hue 26°C (80°F) 
    Nassau 23°C (74°F)

Typical Weather for Nassau and Hue

Hue Nassau
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C (71°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Feb 23°C (73°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 26°C (80°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 23°C (74°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
May 29°C (83°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 25°C (77°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Jun 30°C (85°F) 87 mm (3.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Jul 29°C (85°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Aug 29°C (85°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 331 mm (13 in) 27°C (81°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Oct 25°C (78°F) 613 mm (24.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Nov 24°C (76°F) 376 mm (14.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 23°C (73°F) 223 mm (8.8 in) 22°C (71°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)