Which place is cheaper, Hongcun or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho or Hongcun?
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 Can Tho and Hongcun can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Hongcun?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Hongcun
When you picture ancient China, you likely picture old cobblestone streets, white homes with pointed black roofs and a slight air of mysticism in the surroundings. This is Hongcun.
The backdrop for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is not usually on the top of many traveler's lists. This isn't a bustling tourist town with guides offering to show you the sights or carts peddling the latest tacky souvenir. It's a quiet village where you'll see the real Chinese culture. The homes along the complex water canals air their fish in their windows to preserve it for their family dinners. There is no bowing to tourism here.
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, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, and The Best Adventure Tours to China.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Hongcun $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Hongcun is $67. 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 Can Tho and Hongcun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Hongcun $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Hongcun $46
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Hongcun
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Hongcun? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Hongcun $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Hongcun?
Prices for flights to both Hongcun and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $28Hongcun $33
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Typical Food Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hongcun are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.91
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Breakfast of Dumplings$2.10
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Hongcun $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $25
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $30
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Floating Market, Cacao Farm and Mekong' Tour from Can Tho: $40
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $41
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $42
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Son Islet Experiences: $45
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hongcun are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Hongcun $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.03
When comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Hongcun, we can see that Hongcun 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 Can Tho Expensive? and Is Hongcun Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho or Hongcun?
Hongcun has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Hongcun in the Summer?
Both Hongcun and Can Tho during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Hongcun. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Hongcun averages at about 29°C (85°F).
Hongcun gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Hongcun. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Hongcun 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Hongcun in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Hongcun. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In October, Can Tho is generally a little warmer than Hongcun. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Hongcun fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Hongcun. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Hongcun 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Hongcun in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Hongcun. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Hongcun can be very cold. Can Tho is much warmer than Hongcun in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Hongcun fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Hongcun. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Hongcun 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Hongcun in the Spring?
Both Hongcun and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In the spring, Can Tho is much warmer than Hongcun. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Hongcun averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hongcun. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Hongcun. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Hongcun 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Hongcun and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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.