Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang?
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.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Pyeongchang $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $133. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Pyeongchang $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Pyeongchang $122
Compare Hotels in Hue and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Pyeongchang $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.82
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
- Transfer Hue city to Da Nang by limousine: $19
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Private transfer between Hue - Hoi An: with stop at Hai Van Pass: $63
- Private car transfer from Hue to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass.: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang 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 $25Pyeongchang $47
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)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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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
- 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: $32
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $32
- Hue Half Day Tour: Sunset on Tam Giang Lagoon with Dinner: $33
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $34
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $34
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Pyeongchang $50
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$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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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:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- 1 Day On 5-Star Halong Cruise With Highest Safety Equipments: $42
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
- 5-Star Ha Long & Lan Ha Day Cruise with Waterslide & Lunch: $98
- 6 Hours All Inclusive Hue Green Biking Private Tour: $98
- All Inclusive Deluxe Hue City Group Tour - Max 12 pax: $63
- Bach Ma National Park Day Trek Private Tour from Hue: $95
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Pyeongchang $8.69
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Pyeongchang in the Summer?
Both Pyeongchang and Hue during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Hue is a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Hue. In the summer, Hue often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hue usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year. March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hue or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In October, Hue is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Hue usually receives less sunshine than Pyeongchang during autumn. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Hue or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hue as well as Pyeongchang. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. Hue is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Hue often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Hue or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
Both Pyeongchang and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
In the spring, Hue is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang during spring. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.