Which place is cheaper, Hvar or Sihanoukville?
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 Sihanoukville or Hvar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Hvar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sihanoukville or Hvar?
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Hvar $237
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Hvar is $237. 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 Sihanoukville and Hvar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Hvar $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Hvar $186
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Hvar
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Hvar? 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: Sihanoukville Hotel Prices and Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Hvar $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Hvar?
Prices for flights to both Hvar and Sihanoukville 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 daySihanoukville $32Hvar $109
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Kampot Cooking Class by Eco Lotus Kampot: $33
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $200
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner or Lunch: $286
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Hvar $21
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake: $20
- Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
- La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch: $27
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Kampot Waterfall Adventure with Nature Hiking Jungle and Swimming: $30
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Shore Excursion for cruise ship: $59
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town: $15
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $23
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $26
- Local Delicacies Tasting Experience in Hvar Town: $31
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $31
- Stand Up Paddle school - learn to SUP and make your first SUP tour: $34
- Timeless Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Sunset Boat Tour with unlimited wine,drinks & Music at Stari Grad: $46
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $58
- Lavender Fields & Villages: Private E-Bike Tour with Swim Stop: $70
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $74
- Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Hvar $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar Family Winery at a Hilltop: $89
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $112
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $132
- Sunset E Bike Tour and Wine Tasting on Hvar Island: $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $164
- Exclusive Hvar Wine Tour with Scenic Views and Local Wines: $171
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour: $194
- Stari Grad Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Wine Tasting: $251
- The Best of Hvar Small Group with Wine Tasting and Local meal: $291
- From Split: Private Blue Lagoon & Pakleni with Wine Tasting: $2,567
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Hvar, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sihanoukville is in Asia and Hvar is in Europe, 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 Sihanoukville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sihanoukville 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar than you might in Sihanoukville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sihanoukville Expensive? and Is Hvar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Hvar?
Sihanoukville has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Hvar, 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.
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.