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

Should you visit Jodhpur or Halong Bay?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Halong Bay 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: Jodhpur or Halong Bay?

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.

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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers 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 Jodhpur?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, 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 Jodhpur and Halong Bay in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jodhpur $14
    Halong Bay $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jodhpur $28
    Halong Bay $56
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Halong Bay

Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur


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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jodhpur $6.51
    Halong Bay $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

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

  • Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
  • From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $120
  • From Jodhpur : Private Transfer To Mount Abu: $55
  • From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
  • From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
  • From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
  • From Private Transfer to Pushkar: $35
  • Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
  • Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
  • Jodhpur :Transfer To Udaipur Via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $48
  • Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $26
  • Jodhpur City Tour Then Next Day Udaipur Transfer: $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:

  • Transfer Ha Long to Ha Noi Super Limousine Morning Bus: $33
  • Transfer From Halong to Ninh Binh: $25
  • Sunworld Halong theme park ticket with roundtrip transfer: $32
  • Small Group Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Expressway Transfers: $45
  • Rosa Eco Bus Luxury Transfer Ha Long to Ha Noi: $27
  • Private Transfer from Tuan Chau to Haiphong (HPH) Airport: $51
  • Private Transfer from Halong Bay Port to Haiphong city hotels: $46
  • Private Transfer from Halong Bay Port to Haiphong Airport (HPH): $51
  • Private Transfer from Halong Bay Cruise Port to Hanoi hotels: $46
  • Private Departure Transfer - Ha Long Bay to Hanoi Airport: $64
  • PRIVATE LIMOUSINE TRANSFER +Join Premium Day Cruise in Halong Bay: $55
  • Halong Deluxe Day Tour Small Group on Boat Transfer by Limousine: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Halong Bay?

Prices for flights to both Halong Bay and Jodhpur 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
    Jodhpur $13
    Halong Bay $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

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

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
  • Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
  • Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
  • 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
  • Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
  • Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $25

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.
    Jodhpur $12
    Halong Bay $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.98
  • Astrology Reading
    $4.19

Tours and Activities in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Jodhpur city tour in private car with guide: $6.00
  • Jodhpur Blue City Private Guided Tour: $9.28
  • (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
  • walk to bluecity heritage tour: $10
  • Blue City Walking Tour: $11
  • jodhpur blue city walking tour with guide: $11
  • Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
  • Blue City Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
  • Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
  • walk to bluecity heritage tour: $12
  • Bluecity Heritage walk tour: $12
  • Mandore Garden Guided tour: $12

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
  • (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
  • 1-Day Halong Bay Premium Cruise, visit Titop Island & 2 Caves: $52

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jodhpur $10
    Halong Bay $12


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

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