Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Lhasa?
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 Lhasa or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lhasa or Da Nang? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Lhasa or Da Nang?
Lhasa
Lhasa is the famed capital of Tibet, and is one of the most fascinating cities in the world to visit. It's name means "Land of the Gods" and the city dates back more than 1,300 years. It's elevation is 3,650 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest cities in the world. It sits on the northern slopes of the Himalayan Mountains by the Lhasa River and is the second largest city on the Tibetan Plateau after Xining.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Lhasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLhasa $96Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Lhasa is $96, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. 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 Lhasa and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLhasa $42Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLhasa $84Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Lhasa and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Lhasa or Da Nang? 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lhasa $2.75Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lhasa
Also for Lhasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Lhasa Kunga Airport ⇔ Lhasa City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! : $89
- Lhasa Kongga Airport Chauffeur Service, Lhasa Airport Transfer, Pickup: $170
- Lhasa Kongga Airport private Transfer: $260
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang HTL-APT (DAD): $10
- Transfer from airport train station to hotel Danang vice versa: $7.01
- Transfer from Danang/Airport/Transtation to Hoi An by Private Car: $12
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.78
- Transfer from Ba Na Hills to Hoi An by Private Car or vice versa: $25
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Round trip Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills for Golden Bridge: $62
- Private transfert from Da nang airport, railway station or Danang city to Hoi An: $22
- Private transfer: Da Nang Airport to/from Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An: $32
- Private transfer/Tour to My Son sanctuary from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $32
- Private transfer between Da Nang - Hue: with stop at Hai Van Pass: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Lhasa or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Lhasa 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 dayLhasa $48Da Nang $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
- Da Nang Food Tour and Bridges Local Motorbike Experience: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lhasa $18Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Lhasa
For Lhasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5-Day Private Tour with Potala Palace & Yamdrok Lake: $1,299
- 17-Day Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp: $3,759
- 17 Days Kailash Mansarovar Tour & Guge Kingdom Exploration: $13,185
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $109
- 1-day Ba Na hills tour from Da Nang: $104
- 1-day Discovering Da Nang city tour: $80
- 2 Days Temple Stay the Unique experience in Pagoda: $31
- 2 Days Tour from Da Nang Vietnam: $200
- 2 day tours of Da Nang city and Hoi An city: $210
- 2 days tour including Golden Bridge, Hoian city, rustic boat ride: $109
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- 50/50 Da Nang & Hoi An City Private Tour ( 11 Hours ): $135
- 5D4N Cultural Tour of Central Vietnam Hoi An Hue and Da Nang City: $285
- 6-hour Discovering Da Nang Adventure: $105
- A Private Tour of Da Nang's Best Explore the Highlights with Jeep: $197
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLhasa $7.39Da Nang $8.94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lhasa and Da Nang, we can see that Lhasa is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Lhasa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lhasa than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lhasa Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lhasa or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Lhasa. When comparing the sizes of Lhasa and Da Nang, 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.
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.