Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Zanzibar?
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 Zanzibar or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Zanzibar and Da Nang can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Zanzibar or Da Nang?
Zanzibar
Just off the coast of Tanzania lies an entrancing archipelago known as Zanzibar. This gorgeous string of islands is the land of sultans, palaces beaches and spice-filled markets. Once an important trading center, many restorations have been done in recent years to restore Zanzibar to its ancient grandeur - earning its capital city UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000.
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 Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $66Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $66, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. 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 Zanzibar and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $26Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $52Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar 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.
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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: Zanzibar Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $12Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Prison Island Half Day Journey With Transfers - Zanzibar: $14
- Prison Island Excursion Half-Day Tour with Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Trip With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Adventure Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Zanzibar Arrival Transfer: Zanzibar Airport to Hotel: $17
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $18
- Zanzibar Airport/Hotels transfer best price: $19
- Premium Private Transfer in Zanzibar – Airport, Hotels, Beaches: $20
- Airport Transfer in Zanzibar for Arrivals: $20
- Guided Tour of Stone Town's Historic Sites + Transfer – Zanzibar: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Transfers to Hotels : $20
- Stone Town Historical Walking Tour with Transfers – Zanzibar: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private Transfer from Danang to Hoi An with WIFI on Board: $20
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge : $40
- Airport Transfer: Da Nang Airport ⇄ Vietnam City: $11
- Comfy PRIVATE TRANSFER from Hoian & Da Nang to Hue or Vice Versa: $44
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure by private Car Transfer: $9.05
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/or from Hoi An: $7.08
- Da Nang Hotel to DA NANG AIRPORT Private Transfer Or Vice versa: $20
- Da Nang To Hoi An Transfer By Limousine Dcar Luxury : $100
- Da Nang airport transfer: Danang Airport to Hoi An Hotels: $27
- Da Nang to Hue: Tours, Transfers & Transportation Options: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Zanzibar 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 dayZanzibar $30Da Nang $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zanzibar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zanzibar.
- Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class: $49
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class With Lunch: $52
- Zanzibar Spice Tour & Cooking Class : $59
- Zanzibar Cooking Class [Swahili food test ] and Spice farm Private tour: $59
- Spice Tour & Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $60
- Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $77
- A Half Day Private Cooking Class At the Spice Farm: $90
- 5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $101
- Full-Day Private Tour in Zanzibar with Cooking Class: $110
- Spice Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; Dinner at The Rock Restaurant: $130
- Exclusive Private Sunset Dinner Sail along North Coast Zanzibar: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class by Hangcoconut: $10
- COOKING CLASS -BASKET BOAT: $15
- Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class: $15
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $16
- Experience a Magical Sunset Dinner Cruise in DN Bay: $16
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking and coffee Class: $17
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $22
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, and cooking class: $25
- HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
- Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Tour by Scooter: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Zanzibar Organic Spice Farm Tour: $13
- Zanzibar : Stone Town Tour,history without transport: $14
- Spice Tour Zanzibar : $15
- Zanzibar stonetown walking tour with local guide: $18
- Zanzibar stone town city tour: $20
- 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour : $20
- Stone Town tour: $20
- Zanzibar Green Tour Park Experience: $20
- Stone Town Historical & Cultural Walking Adventure – Zanzibar: $20
- Stone Town Tour, Historical & Cultural Landmarks in - Zanzibar: $24
- Guided Stone Town Tour In Zanzibar: $24
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour & Exotic Fruit Lunch: $25
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Dalat Half-Day City Tour With Local Students: $1.30
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.76
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Han River Night Cruise with Sunrise Cocktail: $9.84
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $10
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
- Da Nang Homemade Food Walking Tour with Cafe Culture: $12
- Man Thai Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour: $12
- Coral Snorkelling and Jetski Experience: $16
- Hoi An: Private Car to Hue with Multi Sightseeing Stops: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $7.20Da Nang $8.91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Da Nang, we can see that Zanzibar is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zanzibar is in Africa and Da Nang is in Asia, 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Zanzibar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zanzibar than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zanzibar Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar 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.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar or Da Nang?
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 Zanzibar or Da Nang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives less sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zanzibar is generally cooler than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Da Nang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Da Nang. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. Zanzibar usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Da Nang in the Winter?
Both Da Nang and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. In January, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Zanzibar is a little warmer than Da Nang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Da Nang averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Da Nang in the Spring?
Both Da Nang and Zanzibar during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Zanzibar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Zanzibar often gets less sunshine than Da Nang. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.
In April, Zanzibar is generally around the same temperature as Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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