A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hyderabad vs. Halong Bay for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hyderabad or Halong Bay?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hyderabad and Halong Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Halong Bay?

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.


Which place is cheaper, Halong Bay or Hyderabad?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $50, while the average daily cost in Halong Bay 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 Hyderabad and Halong Bay in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $21
    Halong Bay $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $42
    Halong Bay $56
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Halong Bay

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Halong Bay? 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.

Hotels in Hyderabad


Hotels in Halong Bay


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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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $13
    Halong Bay $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $39
  • Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $87
  • Private Transfer from Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport: $62
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $62
  • US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:

  • Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour with Optional Hanoi Transfer by Bus: $203
  • 2D/1N at 5 STAR CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $185
  • 2 Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi by Expressway Transfer: $175
  • 2D/1N at AQUAMARINE CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $170
  • Dragon 5Star HaLong Cruise 2D1N Included Transfer from Hanoi : $140
  • Cozy Bay Classic Cruise 2D1N from Hanoi by Expressway Transfer : $135
  • Halong Bay Luxury Day Tour From Hanoi With Limousine Transfer : $80
  • Amethyst Cruise Luxury Day Tour from Halong Bay Included Transfer: $70
  • Halong Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Tour from Hanoi with Limo Transfer: $68
  • Halong Deluxe Day Tour Small Group on Boat Transfer by Limousine: $66
  • Private Departure Transfer - Ha Long Bay to Hanoi Airport: $64
  • PRIVATE LIMOUSINE TRANSFER +Join Premium Day Cruise in Halong Bay: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Halong Bay?

Prices for flights to both Halong Bay and Hyderabad 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hyderabad $18
    Halong Bay $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $97
  • Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $175
  • Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.

  • Ambassador Luxury Dinner Cruise in Halong Bay: $46
  • 1-day private Hanoi city tour with fun and night street walking food tour: $101
  • Luxury Aspira Cruise from Halong with kayaking,cave,cooking class: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $16
    Halong Bay $16

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.

  • Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $11
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
  • Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $17
  • Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $45
  • Private Half-Day Tour of Hyderabad Including Sound & Light Show: $48
  • Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Hyderabad: $52
  • Golconda Fort & Hyderabad City Tour: $53
  • Hyderabads Grand Heritage City Tour: $53
  • 4 hours Tour of Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad: $60
  • Skip The Line Charminar E-Tickets with guide: $61

Tours and Activities in Halong Bay

Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Day Halong Experience with Seaplane and Overnight Cruise: $295
  • 2-Day Halong Orchid Cruise: $235
  • Alisa Premier Luxury 5-Star Cruise in Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night: $175
  • La Regina Overnight Cruise - Queen of Lan Ha Bay - 2 day/1 night: $230
  • (All Inclusive 5-STAR) Amanda Cruise 2 Days 1 Night - Ha Long Bay: $189
  • (All Inclusive 5-STAR) Amanda Luxury Cruise 2D1N Trip - LanHa Bay: $168
  • (All Inclusive 5-STAR) Amanda Premium Cruise 2D1N Trip-HaLong Bay: $199
  • (Official) Signature Halong Cruise - 02 days 01 night program: $160
  • (Official) Signature Royal Cruise - 02 days 01 night program: $164
  • 1 Day Cruise in Halong Bay - Top Luxury & Small Cruise Tour 2024: $50
  • 1 Day Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise with Wego Halong: $40
  • 1 Day Small Group Luxury Cruise in Halong with Better Care : $60

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Halong Bay $12


When comparing the travel costs between Hyderabad and Halong Bay, we can see that Halong Bay is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Halong Bay Expensive?.


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