Which place is cheaper, Yichang 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 Yichang?
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 Yichang 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 Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Yichang $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $74. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Yichang $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Yichang $50
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Yichang? 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 $6.54Yichang $14
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 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
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center: $13
- One Way Transfer From hotel to airport or vice versal: $13
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Hanoi Port: $13
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Port to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN): $13
- Nội Bài International Airport Private Transfer to city centre: $14
- Ha Noi airport Arrival or Departure By Private car transfers: $15
- Bus Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang: Sleeping - Limousine - Cabin: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $23Yichang $38
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.
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- 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
- Best Seller Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $25
- Hanoi Street Food Tour - Best Price: $25
- Ninh Binh Cooking Class at Buffalo Cave: $25
- Half Day Street Food Tours in Hanoi: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Yichang $18
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:
- Half-day Private Walking Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter: $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour in Vietnam: $5.00
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Iconic Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half Day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Private Walking Tour with Egg Coffee Making Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Half Day Walking Tour : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- From 5-Day Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing: $679
- Yichang - Chongqing Yangtze Miracle Luxury 5D4N Cruise: $720
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $993
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Yichang $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Yichang, we can see that Yichang is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Yichang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yichang 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 Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Yichang?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Yichang, 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 Yichang?
Yichang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hanoi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hanoi or Yichang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In July, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Yichang. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Yichang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Yichang. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Yichang. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Yichang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Yichang. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yichang in the Winter?
Both Yichang and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In the winter, Hanoi is much warmer than Yichang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Yichang averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Yichang. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang 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.
In April, Hanoi is generally a little warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Yichang. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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