Which place is cheaper, Cebu or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang or Cebu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Cebu? 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: Da Nang or Cebu?
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.
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Cebu $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $80. 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 Da Nang and Cebu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Cebu $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Cebu $50
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Cebu
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Cebu? 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices and Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Cebu $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
- Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Hue: Private Transfer to/from Da Nang via Many Attractions: $15
- Hue: Private Transfer to Da Nang with Sightseeing Stops: $15
- Private transfer Danang airport - Hotels in Danang: $15
- Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Many Attractions: $16
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
- Hoi An Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $18
- From Hue: One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- CEB Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $7.00
- Cebu Airport Private Transfer to Cebu City Hotel: $18
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu: $37
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Cebu?
Prices for flights to both Cebu and Da Nang 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 dayDa Nang $27Cebu $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Sightseeing By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $38
- 5 traditional dishes Da Nang cooking class with market trip: $39
- Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night: $39
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $39
- Da Nang Evening Food Tour: $47
- 6-Hour Cooking Class in Danang (JDN1): $50
- Discover Da Nang by Night on a Private Food Tour: $53
- Hue Countryside Bike Tour & Cooking Class: $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
- 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Cebu $17
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 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
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
- Combo Dragon Cruise by Yatch-Tasty Local Beer & Champa Dance: $17
- Beautiful Night Cruise Experience in Han River Da Nang: $18
- Exploring Beautiful Charming Da Nang Show Ticket: $19
- Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour: $21
- Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour : $22
- Da Nang Street Food Private Tour With Female Tour Guide: $25
- Danang City Full Day Tours: $25
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- Cebu City: Walking Tour: $21
- Cebu City: Guided Trekking Experience: $32
- Adventure Hiking Trip in the City: $36
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- City Sightseeing Group Tour: $39
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Heritage Tour and Uphill Tour: $45
- Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan: $45
- Cebu Highlands Tour (Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)PICK UP: $46
- Cebu City: Best of Cebu Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour: $49
- Thrill Seekers Paradise Kawasan Canyoning Adventure: $50
- Cebu Half Day City Tour (Private Tour): $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Cebu $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Cebu, we can see that Cebu is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cebu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cebu 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 Da Nang Expensive? and Is Cebu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Cebu?
Cebu has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Cebu, 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 Da Nang or Cebu?
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 Da Nang or Cebu in the Summer?
Both Cebu and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Cebu. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Cebu. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Cebu in the Autumn?
Both Cebu and Da Nang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Cebu. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Cebu in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Cebu in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Cebu. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Da Nang is cooler than Cebu. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Cebu averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Cebu 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Cebu in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Cebu. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Cebu. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Cebu. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Cebu 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Cebu and Da Nang
| Da Nang | Cebu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.