Which place is cheaper, Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
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 Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
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 Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Hue Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Hue and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Yakushima $51
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:
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $25Yakushima $50
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
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Yakushima $21
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:
- 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
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Yakushima $6.61
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 Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima 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 Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
In July, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima 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.
Hue is a little warmer than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima 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 Yakushima. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the winter, Hue is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yakushima. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter. March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Yakushima. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Hue is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Hue usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 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.