Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
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 Ponce 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
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 $57Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Ponce? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Ponce $10
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 Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Private Hanoi Airport (HAN) Transfer to Hotel/Accommodation: $9.00
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
- Hanoi Private Taxi Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $23Ponce $61
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 Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Ponce $56
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:
- Hanoi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Vietnam 7 Day 30GB Tourist SIM Rental: $4.66
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half Day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
- Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- Craft Village Tour (Quang Phu Cau, Bat Trang, Chuong Conical,...): $5.00
- Private Early Morning Tour in Hanoi City: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Private Sunset Walking Tour in San Juan: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Ponce: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- La Perla Cultural Tour: $35
- Prive Tours in Puerto Rico: $40
- Las Tinajas Waterfall: Guided Short Hike Adventure from Fajardo: $55
- Walking Guided Tour of History and Myths of Old San Juan : $60
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Half-Day Small-Group River Experience in El Yunque with Local : $68
- El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslides & Beach Tour from San Juan: $75
- Party Bus Experience in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Ponce?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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 Hanoi or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Ponce. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Ponce. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Hanoi is around the same temperature as Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Ponce. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Ponce. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets less rain in October than Ponce. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Hanoi is cooler than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Ponce. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Hanoi is generally cooler than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce and Hanoi during the spring 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 Ponce year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. 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 April than Ponce. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is around the same temperature as Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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