Which place is cheaper, Tanah Rata or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Tanah Rata?
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 Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata?
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.
Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is one of the main tourist towns in the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are in western Malaysia and are a popular retreat for Malaysian residents and international travelers alike. The area's higher elevation offers an often much needed break from the country's oppressive heat. It also has a beautiful setting that is rich in agriculture and has rolling hills that are beautifully covered in tea plantations. Tanah Rata has many of the area's tourist amenities. ATMS, banks, and the area's main hospital are all found in town. For some, the area feels too touristy, but if you linger longer, and explore on your own, you can easily escape the mass tourism and see the area for what it is.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Tanah Rata $137
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Tanah Rata is $137. 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 Tanah Rata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Tanah Rata $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Tanah Rata $134
Compare Hotels in Hue and Tanah Rata
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Tanah Rata? 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 Tanah Rata Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Tanah Rata $29
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: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $107
- Da Nang City : Private Car Transfer to Da Nang/From Hue City: $95
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Da Nang: Private Car Transfer to Hue Via My Son Sanctuary: $139
- Daily Transfer Hue - Hoi An with sightseeing on the way: $63
- Danang: Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $41
- Deluxe Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Amazing way: $25
- From Da Nang : Private Transfer to Hue via Hai Van pass: $35
- From Hue : Transfer Hue To Hoi An with Sightseeing: $16
- From Hue Private Transfer to Phong Nha via DMZ & sightseeing: $67
- From Hue to Golden Bridge - Ba Na Via Hai Van Pass (Private Roundtrip Transfer): $85
- From Bach Ma National Park Private Car Transfer: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tanah Rata
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tanah Rata:
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $92
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands City To Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $94
- CameronHighland CityHotel to KualaLumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $109
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $110
- Chauffeur: Cameron Highlands to Singapore Van Transfer: $118
- Cameron Highland to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $153
- Departure Transfer from Cameron Highland to KLIA/KLIA2: $169
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Tanah Rata?
Prices for flights to both Tanah Rata 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 $15Tanah Rata $44
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
Typical Food Prices in Tanah Rata
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tanah Rata:
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Dinner for Two$5.66
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Dessert$0.63
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Lunch$3.98
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Afternoon tea$3.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Tanah Rata $34
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tanah Rata
Here are a few typical costs in Tanah Rata for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tea Factory Visit$5.66
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Tour of Orang Asli Village$21
Tours and Activities in Tanah Rata
Here are a few actual costs in Tanah Rata for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cameron Highlands Sightseing Tour: $33
- Cameron Highlands: Agro Delight Tour: $61
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Tour: $75
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $109
- Cameron Highlands City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur International Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Special Cameron Highlands ~ Day tour;Solo;Couple;Group: $292
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Tanah Rata $19
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 Tanah Rata, we can see that Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Tanah Rata?
Hue has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Tanah Rata. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Tanah Rata, 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 Tanah Rata?
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 Tanah Rata in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Tanah Rata. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round. Tanah Rata attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Hue is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hue or Tanah Rata in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hue as well as Tanah Rata. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tanah Rata throughout the year.
September to December in Hue is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Tanah Rata. Hue receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Tanah Rata. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Hue is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hue or Tanah Rata in the Winter?
Both Tanah Rata and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tanah Rata because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tanah Rata. It's quite rainy in Hue. In January, Hue usually receives less rain than Tanah Rata. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Hue is generally cooler than Tanah Rata. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hue or Tanah Rata in the Spring?
Both Tanah Rata and Hue during the spring 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 Tanah Rata year-round.
Tanah Rata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hue usually gets less rain in April than Tanah Rata. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hue is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Tanah Rata 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Tanah Rata and Hue
| Hue | Tanah Rata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm (6.2 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.