A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nha Trang vs. Antigua Guatemala for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nha Trang or Antigua Guatemala?

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 Nha Trang and Antigua Guatemala. 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: Nha Trang or Antigua Guatemala?

Nha Trang

For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.

Antigua Guatemala

Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Nha Trang?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Nha Trang Prices
    Vietnam Prices
    Antigua Guatemala Prices
    Guatemala Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Nha Trang $48
    Antigua Guatemala $74

The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Nha Trang and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nha Trang $13
    Antigua Guatemala $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nha Trang $26
    Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Antigua Guatemala

Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Antigua Guatemala? 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 Nha Trang


Hotels in Antigua Guatemala


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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: Nha Trang Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nha Trang $13
    Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:


  • Local Bus Ticket
    $0.11
  • Taxi From Airport
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang

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

  • Nha Trang to Hoi An - Private Transfer: $300
  • Nha Trang to Da Nang - Private Transfer: $299
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City & Phan Thiet: $186
  • Private Transfer from Doc Let to Phu Cat (UIH) Airport: $169
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Tuy Hoa City Center: $133
  • Nha Trang to Quy Nhon - Private Transfer: $130
  • Private Transfer Oneway to Dalat From Nha Trang: $120
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Da Lat City Center: $119
  • Private Transfer from Nha Trang to Lien Khuong (DLI) Airport: $113
  • Nha Trang to Buon Me Thuot - Private Transfer: $99
  • Nha Trang to Phan Thiet - Private Transfer: $94
  • Private One-way Transfer To Mui Ne From Nha Trang: $90

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala

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

  • From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
  • Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
  • Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
  • Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
  • From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
  • Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
  • One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
  • Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
  • Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
  • Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan: $70
  • Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
  • Antigua: One way private transfer to Guatemala City: $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Antigua Guatemala?

Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Nha Trang 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
    Nha Trang $25
    Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $5.33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang

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

  • Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
  • Nha Trang Special Sunset River Cruise for sightseeing and nice dinner: $82
  • Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
  • Experience Countryside Private Cooking Class in Nha Trang City: $95
  • Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $96
  • Premium Nha Trang Bay Yacht Sunset Tour and Gourmet Dinner: $105
  • Nha Trang Bay Dinner Cruise Luxury Sunset Experience: $119
  • Nha Trang Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktail, Dinner & Live Music: $119
  • Nha Trang Bay Sunset Luxury Cruise – Dinner, Cocktails & Transfer: $119
  • Nha Trang Bay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktails and Dinner: $125
  • Nha Trang Romantic dinner in a rice paddy field night tour: $231
  • Sunset Viewing Dinner Squid Fishing Experience on Nha Trang Bay: $260

Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:


  • Lunch
    $3.27
  • Lunch
    $7.86

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala

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

  • Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
  • Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
  • Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
  • Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
  • Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
  • Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
  • Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
  • Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
  • Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
  • Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
  • Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
  • Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nha Trang $9.07
    Antigua Guatemala $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang

For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)
    $1.22
  • Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach
    $2.66
  • Vinpearl Land Amusement Park
    $17
  • Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance
    $0.38
  • Thap Ba Mud Bath
    $3.81
  • Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)
    $9.52

Tours and Activities in Nha Trang

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

  • 2 Day Car Tour Excursion Dalat and Mui Ne (Minimum 4 guest): $170
  • 2 Day Private Tour to Discover Nha Trang City: $113
  • 2 Days Motorcycle Tour ( Dalat ): $150
  • 2 Days Private Guided Tour to Mui Ne from Nha Trang Included Lunch: $195
  • 3 Day VIP Tour at Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang: $47
  • 3 Hour Pedicab City Tour Nha Trang: $75
  • 3-Hour Pedicab Tour of Nha Trang: $69
  • 4-Day Nha Trang to Dalat Nature and Culture Group Tour: $159
  • 6 Hour Nha Trang Heritage and Cultural City Tour: $44
  • Authentic Local Life and City Highlights Motorbike Adventure: $88
  • Ba Ho Waterfall & Doc Let Beach Private Day Tour from Nha Trang: $170
  • Ba Ho Waterfall Discovery - Half Day Tour: $35

Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala

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

  • ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
  • 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
  • 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
  • 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
  • 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
  • 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
  • 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $32
  • 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
  • 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
  • 4x4 Acatenango Volcano and Fuego Vistas 2 Day Shared Tour: $260
  • 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nha Trang $18
    Antigua Guatemala $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:

  • Antigua Bar Crawl: $26


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Antigua Guatemala?

Nha Trang has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Antigua Guatemala, 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.