Which place is cheaper, Saint Thomas 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.
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Should you visit Nha Trang or Saint Thomas?
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 Saint Thomas. 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 Saint Thomas?
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.
Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas is a beautiful island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together with St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, it forms the unincorporated territory of the United States. The island is also home to the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. The island's population is just over 50,000, which is slightly less than half of the territory's total population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $48Saint Thomas $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, while the average daily cost in Saint Thomas is $258. 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 Saint Thomas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Saint Thomas $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Saint Thomas $262
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Saint Thomas
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Saint Thomas? 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: Nha Trang Hotel Prices and Saint Thomas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Saint Thomas $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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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
- Nha Trang to Quy Nhon - Private Transfer: $130
- Nha Trang 2 way Airport Transfer plus 1 day City Tour with Mud Bath: $128
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Da Lat City Center: $114
- Private transfer from Nha Trang to Mui Ne by car 7 seater: $99
- Nha Trang to Buon Me Thuot - Private Transfer: $99
- Nha Trang to Phan Thiet - Private Transfer: $94
- Nha Trang to Da Lat - Private Transfer: $84
- Nha Trang To Mui Ne Private Car Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cruise Port to Nha Trang city: $68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint Thomas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Saint Thomas are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$65
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Taxi Ride$5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Thomas
Also for Saint Thomas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ST.Thomas Private Airport One-Way Transfers: $200
- Cyril E. King Airport STT to Charlotte Amalie RoundTrip Transfer: $198
- Private Airport Transfer in Luxury Vehicle- St. Thomas, USVI: $189
- Luxury Airport Transfer to or from St Thomas The Ritz Carlton: $189
- St.Thomas Airport Transfer to Redhook Ferry: $180
- Prince Taxi & Tours St.Thomas Airport transfer to Redhook Ferry: $180
- Vi Top Taxi - St. Thomas Airport Transfer to Wyndham Margaritaville: $180
- Vi Top Taxi &Tours - Airport Transfer to the Ritz Carlton: $180
- Prince Taxi USVI-ST.Thomas Airport Transfer to Ritz Carlton: $180
- Private Arrival Transfer from Cyril E King Airport to Redhook Bay: $175
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI- St. Thomas - Airport Transfer to Red Hook Ferry: $174
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI-St Thomas- Airport Transfer Sapphire / Crystal Cove: $174
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Saint Thomas?
Prices for flights to both Saint Thomas 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
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Food Meals for one dayNha Trang $25Saint Thomas $94
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.32
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 Private Memorable Sunset River Tour for nice dinner and sightseeing: $77
- 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
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
- 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
- Romantic and Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nha Trang: $135
- Twilight Elegance Nha Trang Sunset Dinner Cruise: $135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Thomas
For Saint Thomas, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- St. James Snorkel & Pizza Pi Lunch: $90
- St. John Sail with Bar and Hors d'Oeuvres to Lovango Dinner: $109
- St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin: $119
- Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove: $119
- Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John: $120
- Local Experience, St. John U.S. Virgin Islands Food Tour: $125
- St. Thomas Dinner Sail to St. John with Open Bar & Hors D'oeuvres - Ritz-Carlton: $129
- Pizza Pi Shuttle (Official) - Jet Ski Trip St Thomas: $148
- Pizza Pi Party- Snorkel & Sunset Cruise: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.05Saint Thomas $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.22
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.66
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.80
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.50
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 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-Day Motorbike Adventure from Nha Trang to Da Lat - Easy Rider: $242
- 3-Hour Pedicab Tour of Nha Trang: $69
- 6 Hour Nha Trang Heritage and Cultural City Tour: $44
- Ba Ho Waterfall & Doc Let Beach Private Day Tour from Nha Trang: $170
- Ba Ho Waterfall Discovery - Half Day Tour: $35
- Car Hire & Driver: Half-day Nha Trang City Tour: $50
- City Tour For Cruise Ship Customer (Small Group Tour): $49
- Da Lat Day Tour from Nha Trang: $144
Tours and Activities in Saint Thomas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Saint Thomas.
- #1 St. Thomas Ghost Tour – Virgin Island's Original Haunted Tour: $41
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Tour in the Virgin Islands from Westin St. John: $169
- 1-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour in St. Thomas from Frenchman's Reef: $159
- 3 Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $139
- Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!: $150
- Cas Cay - Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure: $99
- Children's Treasure Hunt Walking Tour: $25
- Cocktail Sunset Cruise from Sapphire Beach Resort: $130
- Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $169
- Coral Reef and Turtle Discovery Tour: $159
- Coral World Ocean Park General Admission Ticket: $29
- Cruise Ship Port Shuttle to St John Ferry: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Saint Thomas $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Thomas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Saint Thomas:
- Da Conch Crawl- Walking Tour and Bar Crawl Downtown St. Thomas: $148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Saint Thomas, we can see that Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint Thomas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Saint Thomas?
Nha Trang has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Saint Thomas. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Saint Thomas, 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 Nha Trang or Saint Thomas?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Nha Trang or Saint Thomas in the Summer?
Both Saint Thomas and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Thomas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Nha Trang is January to August. The rainy season in Nha Trang is September to December. In July, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Nha Trang is generally around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Saint Thomas 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Saint Thomas in the Autumn?
Both Saint Thomas and Nha Trang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Thomas year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. Saint Thomas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nha Trang. Nha Trang usually gets more rain in October than Saint Thomas. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Saint Thomas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Saint Thomas 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Saint Thomas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Saint Thomas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round. Saint Thomas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. In January, Nha Trang usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint Thomas. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nha Trang in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Saint Thomas averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Saint Thomas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Saint Thomas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Saint Thomas. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Thomas throughout the year.
Nha Trang usually gets less rain in April than Saint Thomas. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Nha Trang is generally around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 26°C (79°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Saint Thomas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Thomas and Nha Trang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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