Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Whitsundays? 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 Whitsundays?
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.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Whitsundays $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $155. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Whitsundays? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Whitsundays $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang To Hoi An Transfer By Limousine Dcar Luxury : $100
- Private Car Transfer to MY LAI MASSACRE & MY SON HOLYAND : $99
- Private Transfer From Hue to Hoi An by Car: $90
- Hue: Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Private Car- English Driver: $85
- Hoi An to Ba Na Hills Private Car Transfer: $82
- Hoi An to Hue or Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass &Lap An Lagoon(Private Transfer): $75
- Private Transfer from Hue to Hoi An orHoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass,Lang Co Bay: $75
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hue : $70
- Round trip transfer to My Son sanctuary & Hoi An ancient: $65
- Hue City Morning Then Transfer to Danang/ Hoi An by Car: $59
- Hue: Shuttle bus Transfer From Hue to Da Nang: $55
- Private Transfer Da nang or Hoi An To Hue Via Ba Na Hill Golden Bridge : $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays 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 $27Whitsundays $52
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 Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Whitsundays $25
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Sampan Boat Trip , Foodie Tour by Night: $69
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $39
- Jeep Tour Danang to Hai Van Pass Lunch Lang Co Beach & Waterfall: $105
- MY SON HOLYLAND Private Tour-Early Morning at 6A.M or Afternoon : $65
- Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H): $35
- My Lai Massacre & My Son Holyland Fullday Private Tour : $165
- My Son Holyland & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour : $87
- 1 Day Imperial City Hue Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang City : $70
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- Ba Na Hill - Golden Bridge Tour: $90
- Ba Na Hill Golden Bridge Tour with Buffet Lunch: $55
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure: $164
- MILADY Whitsundays 2-Night Private Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,953
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Whitsundays $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Da Nang is in Asia and Whitsundays is in Pacific, 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Whitsundays?
Whitsundays has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Da Nang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Da Nang or Whitsundays in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Whitsundays. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Da Nang is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In the summer, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Whitsundays. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
Both Whitsundays and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin April. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Whitsundays in the Winter?
Both Whitsundays and Da Nang during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Da Nang is a little warmer than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Da Nang often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year. January to July is the dry season in Da Nang.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Whitsundays in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Whitsundays. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
In April, Da Nang is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin October. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Da Nang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
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