Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Mombasa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Mombasa or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Da Nang. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Da Nang?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
-
Mombasa Prices
Kenya PricesDa Nang Prices
Vietnam Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, 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 Mombasa and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Da Nang $18
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Mombasa: $22
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Mombasa to Mombasa Airport (MBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Nyali/bamburi/shanzu: $36
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $42
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $42
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $57
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Port to Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA): $57
- Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers: $70
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- 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 airport to Hoi An by private cars: $16
- Shuttle Bus Transfer to MY SON HOLYLAND from Hoi An - Da Nang: $18
- Shuttle Bus Airport Transfer to Da Nang Central/ Hoi An city: $8.00
- 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 service from Danang airport to Hotel: $5.46
- Private car transfer from Hoi An to Golden Bridge -Bana Hill (Round trip): $65
- Private car transfer from Da Nang to My Son to Marble Mountain (round trip): $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Da Nang $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
- Mombasa Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Swahili Cooking Class Experience with a Local Chef: $65
- Diani Beach Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $70
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 Vietnamese Cooking Class Tour In Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle: $5.00
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Live Cooking Experience with Ocean Views: $10
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- 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
- Vietnamese House Visit, Coffee Making/Bánh Xèo Cooking: $27
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Guided City Tour Experience: $25
- Sunset Canoe Tour on a River within the Mangroves: $28
- Mombasa city tour: $30
- Kongo River Sunset Experience in Canoe: $32
- Mombasa walking tour: $35
- Elky Diani Glass Bottom Tour to Robinson Island: $35
- Mombasa old town Walking Tour and Fort Jesus: $38
- Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour: $39
- Mombasa City Tour: $40
- Half day city tour of mombasa: $40
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $40
- Half day Mombasa City Tour: $45
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour Ba Na Hills with Buffet for Lunch: $84
- 1-Day Luxury Ba Na Hills Tour with Golden Bridge & Buffet Lunch: $109
- 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 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 Central Vietnam Tour: Hoi An, Hue & Da Nang Discovery: $275
- 5D4N Cultural Tour of Central Vietnam Hoi An Hue and Da Nang City: $285
- 6-hour Discovering Da Nang Adventure: $105
- Ancient Hoi An Town -Walking Tour -Lantern Boat Ride-Night Market: $79
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.82Da Nang $8.94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Da Nang, we can see that Mombasa is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Da Nang is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Mombasa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mombasa 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 Mombasa Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Da Nang?
Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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.
When is the best time to visit Mombasa or Da Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Mombasa or Da Nang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Da Nang. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. Mombasa usually gets more rain in July than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the summer, Mombasa often gets less sunshine than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun.
Mombasa is cooler than Da Nang in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Da Nang in the Autumn?
Both Da Nang and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In October, Mombasa usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during autumn. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Mombasa is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Da Nang averages at about 25°C (78°F).
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Da Nang in the Winter?
Both Da Nang and Mombasa during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mombasa usually gets less rain in January than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the winter, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun.
In January, Mombasa is generally a little warmer than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Da Nang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Da Nang. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during spring. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mombasa is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Mombasa
| Mombasa | Da Nang | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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.