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

Should you visit Nha Trang or Palawan?

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 Palawan. 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 Palawan?

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.

Palawan

Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.

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 in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.


Which place is cheaper, Palawan or Nha Trang?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $40, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $36. 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 Palawan in more detail.



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

Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Palawan? 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 Palawan


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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 Palawan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nha Trang $14
    Palawan $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang

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


  • Local Bus Ticket
    $0.12
  • Taxi From Airport
    $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang

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

  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cam Ranh APT-HTL (CXR): $18
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang Train Station - Nha Trang Center: $19
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Tuy Hoa City Center: $228
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Da Lat City Center: $166
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Cau Da/Vinpearl Port: $20
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Tuy Hoa City: $222
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Da Nang City: $573
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center - Cau Da Port: $19
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang City & Phan Thiet: $277
  • Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from Vinpearl Port: $25
  • Private Transfer: Da Nang Center to Nha Trang Center: $573
  • Private Transfer: Cam Ranh Airport - Cau Da Port: $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan

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

  • Private Transfers Puerto Princesa To Elnido: $260
  • Puerto Princesa - El Nido | Private Van Transfer: $149
  • Private Van Transfer : From El Nido to Puerto Princesa Palawan: $140
  • Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
  • El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
  • Private Puerto Princesa Airport Transfers: $29
  • Private Transfer From El Nido Lio Airport To El Nido Hotels: $20
  • Airport Transfers: $20
  • Arrival airport transfer-Private airport to hotel in central area: $20
  • Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
  • Arrival Airport transfers from Puerto Princesa Airport to Hotels: $7.50

Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Palawan?

Prices for flights to both Palawan 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 $15
    Palawan $12
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang

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


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $5.65

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 Private Street Food Tour By Motobike: $50
  • Nha Trang Cooking Class: $67
  • Viet Garden Cooking Class (Countryside and Market tour): $75
  • Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $85
  • Nha Trang Half-Day Cooking Class: $85
  • Countryside Private Cooking Class: $89
  • Romantic Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
  • Watching Stunning Sunset with Cocktail and Dinner on Luxury Cruise : $92
  • Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
  • Day Cruise Or Sunset Dinner Cruise on The Sea: $100
  • Cruise tour and dinner at luxurious Nha Trang Bay: $109
  • Biking and Cooking in Rural Nha Trang: $120

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palawan

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

  • Puerto Princesa Fireflies Watching with Dinner: $30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nha Trang $9.62
    Palawan $5.26
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)
    $1.29
  • Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach
    $2.83
  • Vinpearl Land Amusement Park
    $18
  • Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance
    $0.40
  • Thap Ba Mud Bath
    $4.04
  • Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)
    $10

Tours and Activities in Nha Trang

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

  • Day Cruise Exploring Nha Trang Bay|Nha Trang: $98
  • Half Day Car Nha Trang Excursion From Cruise Port (Min 2 pax): $50
  • Nha Trang Adventure & Country Private Jeep Tour: $95
  • Nha Trang Full Day Private Tour Snorkeling Included Lunch And Mud Bath: $155
  • 2 Day Private Tour to Discover Nha Trang City: $120
  • 2 Days Daklak Highland Tour From Nha Trang Included Hotel And Meals: $295
  • 3 Day VIP Tour at Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang: $50
  • 3 Hour Pedicab City Tour Nha Trang: $69
  • 3 Hour Pedicab Night Tour Included Street Food With Your Local Guide: $79
  • 3 Islands Tour of Nha Trang: $55
  • 3-Day Central Vietnam Motorcycle Tour from Nha Trang: $240
  • Amazing Snorkeling at Mun Island ( Group Tour ): $29

Tours and Activities in Palawan

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

  • El Nido Full Day Tour C with Buffet Lunch : $43
  • 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $15
  • 3 Days Coron Palawan Reefs & Wreck Multi Day Tours: $180
  • 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
  • 3dayTour Underground river honda bay citytour w/ airport pick up: $125
  • 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
  • City Tour of Puerto Princesa: $35
  • City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $19
  • Coron Busuanga Calauit Safari Tour With Black Island (Private): $225
  • Coron Busuanga Calauit Safari Tour With Black Island (Shared Tour): $93
  • Coron Calauit Safari Tour E: $89
  • Coron Culion Island Escapade Private Tour: $132

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nha Trang $19
    Palawan $7.52


When comparing the travel costs between Nha Trang and Palawan, we can see that Nha Trang is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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 Palawan Expensive?.