Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Hue?
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 Hue or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hue and Busan (Pusan) 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: Hue or Busan (Pusan)?
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
Busan (Pusan)
An important port city in South Korea, Busan is known for its beaches, mountains, and temples. With a thriving harbor, the city's main revenue comes from international shipping, although the area is quite popular with tourists from all over the globe, too. The place is bustling with sailors from around the world as well as tourists who come to enjoy the culture of this modern and dynamic city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $104. 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 Hue and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Hue and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Busan (Pusan)? 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: Hue Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Hue Airport: Private Transfer to/or from Hue City Center: $4.72
- Phu Bai Airport to Hue City: Private Transfer: $5.90
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
- Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $7.68
- Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
- Shared Car Transfer from Phu Bai Airport to City Center: $9.84
- Hue Car Rental with Driver for Transfer Trip and Sightseeing: $11
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $11
- HUI: Transfer Phu Bai airport to Hue city center: $11
- Phu Bai Airport Arrival Or Departure by Private Transfer: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $125
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Hue 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 dayHue $25Busan (Pusan) $44
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue Food Tour : $30
- Home Cooking Class and Dinner with Local Chef in Hue City: $31
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $31
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.43
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Carp Bread$0.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Busan history and market food tour with local chef: $53
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $95
- Busan seafood tour : Cod Auction and Clam Auction in Winter: $99
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan : $100
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Eat like a local with a local - Walking Tour: $2.00
- Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour: $2.00
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $4.03
- Private City Tour By Car - English Speaking Driver: $4.72
- Vietnam Song Lab Digital Art Center Entry Ticket: $7.66
- Hue Imperial City 3 Hour Walking Tour for Budget Travelers: $8.00
- City Tour with Driver - Customized Your Own Itinerary: $8.66
- Experience Paper Flower Making in Hue for a Cause: $10
- Private City Tour by Car with English-Speaking Driver: $10
- Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options: $10
- Hue Royal Tombs Tour Visit 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
- Royal Tombs Private Tour with 3 Best Tombs & Pagoda: $13
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
- Museum 1 Exhibition Ticket in Busan (내국인 불가): $12
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $15
- Busan Yacht Tour with Music: $26
- Japanese Occupation and Korean War Historical Tour in Busan: $29
- Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan: $38
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Eden Valley Ski and Snowboard Tour from Busan : $41
- Jinhae Cherry Blossom Day trip from Busan - A Spring Adventure!: $47
- Naejangsan Fall Foliage Tour from Busan with Seoul Drop-off: $47
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $48
- Busan Full-Day City Tour with Gamcheon Village, Sea Temple & more: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Busan (Pusan) $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$0.95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Busan (Pusan) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Busan (Pusan) than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Busan (Pusan), 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 Hue or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
In July, Hue is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during summer. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Hue or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Hue during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hue is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Busan (Pusan), it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hue often gets less sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Hue or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Busan (Pusan). In the winter, Hue is much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 3°C (38°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Busan (Pusan) this time of the year. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during winter. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Hue or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Busan (Pusan). Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Hue is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In the spring, Hue often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Busan (Pusan). Hue usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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