How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Guangdong

If you travel in Guangdong, what is the budget? How much should you prepare? In fact, the cost of a trip to Guangdong varies greatly according to your travel route, travel time, and other expenses (such as connecting flights, accommodation, etc.).

Please take a moment to read the article below, which may help manage your travel expenses.

                                Cost On Traffic

The cost of transportation to Guangdong mainly depends on the means of transportation you choose and the place of departure.

1. Get to Guangdong By Air

There are eight main airports in Guangdong Province, of which Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou is the most commonly used by foreign tourists, as it operates flights between most cities in China.

Get to Guangdong From Asian Cities: 

Bangkok --> Guangzhou: around $80-$420

Kuala Lumpur-->Guangzhou: around $90-$552

Jakarta-->Guangzhou: around $165-$620

Melbourne-->Guangzhou: around $165-$1186

Get to Guangdong From China Mainland:

Beijing-->Guangzhou: around $80-$225

Shanghai-->Guangzhou: around $52-$212

Hangzhou-->Guangzhou: around $97-$186

2. Get to Guangdong By Train

It is suggested to choose railway stations in Guangzhou, which operate high-speed trains, as well as regular trains to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. Prices range from $41 to $450, depending on the city where you take the train and choose the business-class seat, first-class seat,hard sleeper or soft sleeper.

Beijing-->Guangzhou: around $72-$450

Shanghai-->Guangzhou: around $44-$415

Hangzhou-->Guangzhou: around $41-$338

Cost On Food

Guangdong offers a diverse range of delicious foods, and food expenses vary from person to person. You can enjoy snacks like rice noodle rolls and wonton noodles at street stalls for just $6. However, if you choose a high-end restaurant, the average cost per person may exceed $28. Overall, the average daily food expense is about $15-$20, depending on personal taste and budget.

For details on what to eat, please refer to our Guangdong Cuisine Guide.

Cost On Accommodation 

The average hotel prices in various cities of Guangdong vary according to the hotel category and the peak travel season. During the peak travel season, hotel prices generally increase. Five-star hotels are more expensive, but they offer relatively better services.

Average Prices:

Guangzhou Hotels: $41-$207 per night

Shenzhen Hotels: $50-$248 per night

Zhuhai Hotels: $55-$276 per night

Peak Season Prices:

The peak travel season in Guangdong is generally from December to February of the following year. During this period, hotel prices typically increase by 20%-50%. For example, the price of a three-star hotel in Guangzhou can reach $83-$110 per night, while the price of a five-star hotel in Shenzhen may exceed $275 per night.