A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jodhpur vs. Hanoi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jodhpur or Hanoi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Hanoi 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: Jodhpur or Hanoi?

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Jodhpur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $42, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $57. 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 Jodhpur and Hanoi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jodhpur $14
    Hanoi $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jodhpur $28
    Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Hanoi

Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Hanoi? 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.

Hotels in Jodhpur


Hotels in Hanoi


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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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jodhpur $6.18
    Hanoi $6.54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
  • From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $68
  • From Jodhpur : Private Jaisalmer Transfer in AC Car: $68
  • From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
  • From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
  • Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
  • Jaisalmer & Jodhpur One Way Transfer With Option: $37
  • Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
  • Jodhpur - Arrival Transfer from airport to Hotel: $25
  • Jodhpur To Bikaner Via Deshnok Temple One Way Private Transfer: $51
  • Jodhpur To Pushkar One Way Private Transfer: $34
  • One Way Jodhpur To Jaisalmer Transfer: $42

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.14
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.03
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.38
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.29
  • Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
    $0.76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

  • Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Trip Transfer from Hanoi by Expressway: $80
  • VIP LUXURY Sapa 2D1N -TRANSFER BY LUX LIMOUSINE CAR (Stay at 5* hotel): $189
  • V.I.P Halong/Lan Ha Bay Full Day With Luxury Transfer From Hanoi: $120
  • Transfer Hanoi to Halong Super Limousine Morning Bus: $33
  • The most Luxury Day Cruise with transfer from Ha Noi & Drink : $101
  • The Best Sapa Tour 2D1N At 3 Star Hotel by sleeping BUS TRANSFER : $116
  • Symphony Cruise- Luxury Day Trip From Hanoi With Express Transfer: $105
  • Shuttle Bus Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay : $17
  • Sapa Trekking 2 Days 1 Night Transfer By Sleeper Bus: $150
  • Sapa Trek Tours -2D1N Stay At 3*** -TRANSFER BY SLEEPING BUS: $139
  • Sapa Tours 2D1N stay At 4 stars hotel nice Sleeping Bus TRANSFER : $138
  • SAPA 2 Days Trekking Tour Transfer from HANOI (Hotel Overnight): $135

Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Hanoi?

Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Jodhpur 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jodhpur $21
    Hanoi $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $12
  • Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
  • Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
  • Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
  • 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
  • Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
  • Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $29
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $29

Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:


  • High End Dinner (for Two)
    $11
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.17
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.76
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jodhpur $11
    Hanoi $8.07
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.68
  • Astrology Reading
    $3.97

Tours and Activities in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Taj Mahal and Agra fort tour with iconic photoshoot: $4.00
  • "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
  • Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
  • Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
  • Heritage blue city walking tour in jodhpur.: $6.76
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch: $7.89
  • Jodhpur Bluecity Heritage Walking Tour: $9.02
  • Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide: $10
  • Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
  • walk to bluecity heritage tour: $11
  • Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
  • walk to bluecity heritage tour: $11

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Puppet Theater
    $1.52
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.52
  • National History Museum
    $1.52
  • 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:

  • 1 Day Dia Tang Phi Lai, Cay Thi Pagoda and Trang An Complex Tour: $122
  • 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
  • 2 Day Victory Cruise to Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $170
  • 2 Days Hanoi City Bus Tour Experience: $239
  • 2 Days and 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure from Hanoi: $245
  • 2 days 1 Night Sapa Trekking Group Tour: $126
  • 2 days 1 night Sapa trekking group tour at homestay: $160
  • 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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jodhpur $9.70
    Hanoi $7.30


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Hanoi, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Hanoi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hanoi than you might in Jodhpur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Hanoi?

Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 55% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Hanoi, 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 Jodhpur or Hanoi?

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 Jodhpur or Hanoi in the Summer?

Both Hanoi and Jodhpur during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.

May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Jodhpur. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in July than Hanoi. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the summer, Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Hanoi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jodhpur in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Hanoi averages at about 29°C (84°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F) 
    Hanoi 29°C (84°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Hanoi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Hanoi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In October, Jodhpur is generally a little warmer than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F) 
    Hanoi 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Hanoi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Hanoi. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.

Jodhpur usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Hanoi. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Hanoi in the winter. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Hanoi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F) 
    Hanoi 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Hanoi in the Spring?

Both Hanoi and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi 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 rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. In April, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.

The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the spring, Jodhpur is a little warmer than Hanoi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jodhpur in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Hanoi averages at about 24°C (75°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F) 
    Hanoi 24°C (75°F)

Typical Weather for Hanoi and Jodhpur

Jodhpur Hanoi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Apr 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
May 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 29°C (84°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Jul 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 29°C (84°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 29°C (84°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Oct 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Nov 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)