A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Delhi vs. Da Nang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Delhi or Da Nang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Da Nang, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Delhi or Da Nang?

Delhi

Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.

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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.


Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Delhi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, 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 Delhi and Da Nang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delhi $22
    Da Nang $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delhi $44
    Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Da Nang

Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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.

Hotels in Delhi


Hotels in Da Nang


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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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delhi $4.64
    Da Nang $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.11
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.82
  • Subway
    $0.36
  • Uber Cab
    $0.91
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.70
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • From Taj Mahal & and Agra Private Day Tour With Transfers: $5.00
  • One Way Transfer From New Delhi To Agra Stress Free: $7.00
  • From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $9.24
  • New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
  • From Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Day Trip with Transfers: $14
  • Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
  • From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $15
  • Delhi hotel to Delhi Airport transfer: $15
  • Delhi, Jaipur or Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
  • New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $16
  • Delhi Airport to hotel private transfer: $16
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $16

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
  • Comfy PRIVATE TRANSFER from Hoian & Da Nang to Hue or Vice Versa: $44
  • Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
  • Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
  • 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
  • Round trip transfer to My Son sanctuary & Hoi An ancient: $65
  • RoundTrip transfer to Hoi An ancient town by private car: $28
  • Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
  • Early tour/ transfer from Hoi An/Da Nang to Golden bridge : $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Da Nang?

Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Delhi 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Delhi $20
    Da Nang $27
Typical Food Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:


  • McDonalds
    $3.33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.

  • Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
  • Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
  • Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
  • Food Tour in Delhi: $29
  • Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
  • Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
  • Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
  • Evening Food Tour: $40
  • Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
  • Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
  • The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
  • Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delhi $19
    Da Nang $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Red Fort
    $9.88

Tours and Activities in Delhi

Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Old and New Delhi City Tour All Inclusive from Delhi: $1.00
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $1.40
  • From Delhi To Taj Mahal Day Tour With 5 Star Meal: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Tour From Delhi by Car - All Inclusive : $2.60
  • Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour From Delhi By Car : $4.04
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour By Car with 5 Star Lunch: $4.04
  • Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $4.04
  • Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.04
  • Hauz Khas Village: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
  • Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.31
  • Same Day Agra Tour By Luxury Gatimaan Train From Delhi: $4.33
  • New Delhi & Old Delhi Full day or Half Day Customizable Tour: $4.62

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delhi $8.23
    Da Nang $8.91

Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi

Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30


When comparing the travel costs between Delhi and Da Nang, we can see that Da Nang 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 Delhi Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Delhi or Da Nang?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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 Delhi 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 Delhi or Da Nang in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi 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. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Da Nang. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 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. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.

It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Da Nang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Delhi 31°C (88°F) 
    Da Nang 29°C (85°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Da Nang in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Da Nang. Delhi 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. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 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 Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Delhi is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Da Nang averages at about 25°C (78°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Delhi 26°C (79°F) 
    Da Nang 25°C (78°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Da Nang in the Winter?

Both Da Nang and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi 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, Delhi usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Delhi is generally cooler than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Delhi 15°C (59°F) 
    Da Nang 22°C (71°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Da Nang in the Spring?

Both Da Nang and Delhi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.

Delhi usually gets more rain in April than Da Nang. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 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. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.

Delhi is around the same temperature as Da Nang in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Da Nang fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Delhi 29°C (84°F) 
    Da Nang 26°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for Da Nang and Delhi

Delhi Da Nang
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 22°C (71°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Mar 22°C (72°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
May 33°C (91°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 29°C (83°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 30°C (85°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Jul 31°C (88°F) 170 mm (6.7 in) 29°C (85°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 30°C (86°F) 200 mm (7.9 in) 29°C (85°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 331 mm (13 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (78°F) 613 mm (24.1 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (76°F) 376 mm (14.8 in)
Dec 16°C (61°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)