Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays?
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 Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays?
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.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Whitsundays $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $155. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Hue and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Whitsundays? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Whitsundays $55
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:
- Full-Day Hue Tour by Military Jeep Including One-Way Transfer to Hoi An: $190
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &transfer from Chan May Port: $159
- Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha: $135
- Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour Private Transfer via Hai Van Pass 1 Way: $125
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Hoi An: Hue Transfer stop An Bang Ghost town, Hai Van Pass: $122
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $114
- Private Transfer from Hue Phu Bai Airport (HUI) to Chan May Port: $101
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $100
- Private car transfer from Hue to Da nang or Hoi An via Hai van Pass: $98
- Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer: Sightseeing with English Driver: $96
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hue City: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays 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 $25Whitsundays $52
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Whitsundays $25
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:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,980
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
- 6 Hours All Inclusive Hue Green Biking Private Tour: $98
- All Inclusive Deluxe Hue City Group Tour - Max 12 pax: $63
- Bach Ma National Park Day Trek Private Tour from Hue: $95
- Bach Ma National Park Tour From Hue City : $39
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure: $164
- MILADY Whitsundays 2-Night Private Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,953
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Whitsundays $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 Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hue is in Asia and Whitsundays is in Pacific, 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 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Whitsundays?
Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hue as well as Whitsundays. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hue is a little warmer than Whitsundays. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hue in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 26°C (79°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hue this time of the year. In the summer, Hue often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Whitsundays. Hue usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHue 29°C (85°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hue or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
Both Whitsundays and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
In October, Hue is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin April. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 25°C (78°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. It's quite rainy in Hue. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin April. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHue 25°C (78°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hue or Whitsundays in the Winter?
Both Whitsundays and Hue during the winter 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 Whitsundays in the winter. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 16°C (62°F)in July.
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Hue often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year. March to August is the dry season in Hue.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHue 22°C (71°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Hue or Whitsundays in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Whitsundays. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the spring, Hue is a little warmer than Whitsundays. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hue in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. In Hue, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hue usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin October. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHue 26°C (80°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.