A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pushkar vs. Da Nang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pushkar or Da Nang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pushkar and Da Nang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Pushkar or Da Nang?

Pushkar

Pushkar is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is considered a holy one; it's famous for its Brahma temple. It is also known for its ghats, its lake, and bazaar. Brahma is one part of the holy Hindu trinity and is known sit on a lotus flower (which is what 'Pushkar' translates to). In Hindu religion, Brahma is believed to be the creator of this world and Pushkar is the most important temple.

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 India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Pushkar?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $28, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Pushkar and Da Nang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pushkar $12
    Da Nang $19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pushkar $24
    Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Da Nang

Looking for a hotel in Pushkar 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.

Hotels in Pushkar


Hotels in Da Nang


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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: Pushkar Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pushkar $4.95
    Da Nang $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:

  • From Private Transfer to Jaipur: $30
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Jodhpur: $30
  • One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur: $36
  • Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $43
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Jodhpur Drop: $49
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $49
  • Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $50
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To New Delhi Drop: $61
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $65
  • From Jaipur : Private Pushkar Transfer in AC Car: $66
  • Private Transfer From Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar: $66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:

  • Airport Transfer to Hotel Da Nang city center: $6.15
  • Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.52
  • Private transfer from Airport Da Nang/ Hoi An hotel: $6.57
  • Private and Shuttle Transfers: Da Nang Airport - Hoi An City: $6.57
  • Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.39
  • Da Nang Airport transfer to Hoi An/ Hue/ Chu Lai or Quang Ngai: $8.00
  • Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An: $8.00
  • From Ba Na Hills Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transfer: $9.03
  • Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
  • DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $10
  • Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang HTL-APT (DAD): $10
  • Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Da Nang?

Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Pushkar 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
    Pushkar $10
    Da Nang $16
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar

Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:


  • Lunch
    $2.39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pushkar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pushkar.

  • Taste of Pushkar (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.

  • Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
  • Home Cooking Class: $22
  • Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
  • Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
  • Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
  • Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
  • Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
  • Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
  • Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
  • Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
  • Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
  • Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pushkar $8.22
    Da Nang $13

Tours and Activities in Pushkar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pushkar are as follows:

  • Walking Sightseeing Tour With The Shine Pushkar: $6.26
  • City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
  • Spiritual City Walking tour -The Pushkar Route: $6.95
  • Temples Walk around 52 Ghats ( Spiritual Tour )-The Pushkar Route: $7.00
  • Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
  • Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $7.19
  • Afternoon Walking tour with Sunset & Arti -The Pushkar Route: $7.19
  • Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
  • Walking Sightseeing Tour - The Shine Pushkar: $8.23
  • Private Historical Walking Tour in Nasiyan Jain Temple: $9.82
  • Pushkar City Walking Tour : $9.83
  • Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13

Tours and Activities in Da Nang

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:

  • The private tour to Golden Bridge and Marble mountain: $2.05
  • Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.83
  • From Monkey Mountain Hidden Gems Full-Day Tour: $4.10
  • Local Food Private Walking Tour: $4.10
  • Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
  • Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.15
  • Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.15
  • Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.15
  • Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
  • Han River Cruise Evening Ticket in Danang City: $7.50
  • Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
  • Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.78

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pushkar $6.68
    Da Nang $9.39


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pushkar Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pushkar or Da Nang?

Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Pushkar 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.