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

Should you visit Hyderabad or Vang Vieng?

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 Vang Vieng can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Vang Vieng?

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.

Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos.


Which place is cheaper, Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng is $14. 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 Vang Vieng in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $21
    Vang Vieng $4.34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $42
    Vang Vieng $8.68
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Vang Vieng

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Vang Vieng? 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 Vang Vieng


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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 and Vang Vieng Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $13
    Vang Vieng $3.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

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

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Vang Vieng?

Prices for flights to both Vang Vieng 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
    Vang Vieng $6.31

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $16
    Vang Vieng $4.87

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

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

  • 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad: $499
  • 4 hours Tour of Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad: $60
  • 9-hour full day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch: $115
  • Asli=Authentic Hyderabad Experience: $150
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $84
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour): $80
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $152
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Tour by Car from Hyderabad: $140
  • Day Trip to Sanghi Temple & Ramoji Film City (Private Experience by Car): $74
  • Day Trip to Sanghi Temple & Ramoji Film City (Private Tour): $140
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $148
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Tour from Hyderabad): $140

Tours and Activities in Vang Vieng

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

  • Discover Vang Vieng Private Tour- Trekking, Kayaking and Caving: $102
  • Full Day Private Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave Tour: $156
  • Half-Day Nam Song River Kayak Tour with Zipline or Tham None: $27
  • One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng : $50
  • Train ticket Vang vieng to Luang prabang: $50
  • Vang Vieng Bike Tour: $39
  • Vang Vieng Kayaking Fun Rapid and Float Tour: $35
  • Vang Vieng Tour A - Blue lagoon 3 with Caves and Zipline: $110
  • Vang Vieng Tour B - Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour: $55
  • Blue Lagoon and Countryside Bike Tour with Lunch: $50
  • Jungle & Caves Full-Day Private Trekking Tour: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Vang Vieng $1.14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Vang Vieng, we can see that Hyderabad is more expensive. And not only is Vang Vieng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vang Vieng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vang Vieng 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 Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad than you might in Vang Vieng.

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


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Vang Vieng?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Vang Vieng, 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.

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