Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Yichang?
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 Yichang 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 Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Yichang $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $58. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Yichang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Yichang $48
Compare Hotels in Hue and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Yichang? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Yichang $14
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 Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.41
- Private transfer from Phu Bai Airport to Hue city center: $9.30
- Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $12
- Hue and Hoi An/ Da Nang City Shuttle Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center to Hue Train Station: $13
- Hue City: Private Transfer to/from Phu Bai International …: $14
- Phu Bai airport to/from Hue City Center - Private Transfer: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $15Yichang $21
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Yichang $18
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
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Tour: Essence of Yichang Day Tour: $165
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Yichang hotel/Sanxia Tourist Center/Maoping pier to Zhangjiajie: $290
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $761
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Yichang $14
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 Yichang, we can see that Yichang 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 Yichang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yichang 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 Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Yichang?
Yichang has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Yichang, 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 Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
Both Yichang 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 the summer, Hue is around the same temperature as Yichang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Yichang averages at about 29°C (85°F).
It's quite sunny in Yichang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yichang. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Yichang. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 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)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yichang in the Autumn?
Both Yichang 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.
In October, Hue is generally a little warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In the autumn, Hue often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 134 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Yichang. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 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)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yichang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
Hue is much warmer than Yichang in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Yichang fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Hue usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun in the winter.
Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Yichang. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 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)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yichang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Yichang. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Hue is a little warmer than Yichang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Yichang averages at about 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In the spring, Hue often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 129 hours of full sun.
Hue usually gets less rain in April than Yichang. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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