Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Hanoi?
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 Hanoi or Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hanoi and Ocho Rios 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: Hanoi or Ocho Rios?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Hanoi and Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Ocho Rios? 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Ocho Rios $7.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.14
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.03
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.29
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Cao Bang: $290
- Top-Rated Luxury Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise Including Hanoi Transfer: $285
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Vinh City: $281
- 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
- Halong Bay Cruise 3D2N - Kayaking Explorer & Round-trip transfer from Hanoi: $280
- Aspira Luxury Cruise Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay – 2D1N with Transfer: $269
- Private Transfer by Dcar Limousine Ha Noi from to Sapa : $269
- Private Sapa tour 3 days transfer from Hanoi by limousine overnight 3 star hotel: $264
- Luxury 2D1N Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with 2-Way Transfer : $259
- Halong Bay Seaplane Tour with Transfer from Hanoi by expressway: $255
- Halong Bay 2 Days - 1 Night with 5 Star Cruise included transfer & pick up: $254
- Halong Bay Sightseeing With Seaplane Tour Transfer From Hanoi: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
- ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
- Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
- Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Ocho Rios $28
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.17
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking Class Tour With Local Market Shopping : $9.71
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Ocho Rios $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.52
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.52
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National History Museum$1.52
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.65
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 2 Days Hanoi City Bus Tour Experience: $239
- 2-Day Ta Chi Nhu Mountain Hiking Experience: $228
- 2-day Explore Halong Bay in Caravella Cruise: $268
- 3D2N Cao Bang Ba Be Lake Experience: $190
- 3D2N Sapa Bac Ha Shared Tour: $245
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- All-Inclusive 2D/1N 5star Cruises: Meals-Kayak-Cave-Accommodation : $175
- Ambassador Day Cruise: Discover The Beauty of Halong Bay: $101
- Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An and Eco Hang Mua Cave Heritage Day Tour: $53
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $59
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
- Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Ocho Rios $7.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Ocho Rios, we can see that Ocho Rios is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia and Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Ocho Rios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ocho Rios than you might in Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Ocho Rios?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Ocho Rios, 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 Hanoi or Ocho Rios?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Hanoi or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
Both Ocho Rios and Hanoi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Ocho Rios. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Ocho Rios. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Ocho Rios. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Hanoi is generally cooler than Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Ocho Rios. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Ocho Rios. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In April, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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