Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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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Hue Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $57Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $57, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Hue and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Saint Croix $35
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 Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $83
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $90
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $90
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $25Saint Croix $97
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)$7.66
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.77
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.11
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.21
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
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $100
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Saint Croix $58
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$7.46
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.07
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.06
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.53
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour: $2.00
- Eat like a local with a local - Walking Tour: $2.00
- Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour (Group Tour): $2.35
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $4.03
- Private City Tour By Car - English Speaking Driver: $4.72
- Palaces, Pagodas, and Train Tracks: A Hidden Huế Audio Tour: $7.99
- 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
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- St. Croix African Heritage Walking Tour: $52
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- St Croix Tiki Tours Frederiksted’s Tiki Boat Experience: $80
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $85
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $125
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.55Saint Croix $27
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$0.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
- Frederiksted Historical Tour with Rum Distillery: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hue or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hue is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hue or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Hue is cooler than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hue or Saint Croix in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Saint Croix. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Hue usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.