Is Dali Expensive?

Is Dali expensive to visit?

While Dali is a popular place for travelers, it is also somewhat affordable and less expensive to visit. The average daily cost is $62, which is one of the many reasons for its popularity with tourists. When compared to other destinations in Asia, many visitors find it to be a moderately priced destination. It's in the top 50% of places in Asia for its travel costs, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Kathmandu and Bodh Gaya.

Dali, Yunnan, China

How expensive is Dali?

Travelers spend an average of $62 per day when visiting Dali (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations which come from the expenses of previous visitors. While this is an average cost, prices can vary by travel style, the length of your trip, and other factors. You can stay fairly close to this average if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and take public transportation when possible. See more travel costs for Dali here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Dali?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a weekend trip to Dali costs around $185 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $369.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Dali?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a one week trip to Dali will cost around $431 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a one week trip would cost $861.

Is it expensive to backpack in Dali?

With more than 6 hostels around town, Dali is a fairly popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost an average of $8 per night. There's a wide range in prices here, as the cheapest beds cost around $6. The most expensive dorm beds will cost more than $15 at times, too. (See hostel prices in Dali here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Dali.

• $6 for a dorm bed at The Lily Pad
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• $7 for a dorm bed at The Lily Internatioanl Youth Hostel
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• $9 for a dorm bed at Dali Upland International Youth Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Dali?

In Dali, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $18 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Private tour to Xizhou old town local market Erhai lake three Pagodas from Dali: $184
• Dali City Tour with Private Guide: $72
• Zhoucheng Village Tie Dyeing Private Experience: $88
• Jizu Mountain Private Tour: $88
• Dali XIzhou Ancient Town Private Tour: $88
• Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour: $100
• 1-Day Erhai Sightseeing in Dali: $129
• 1-Day Tie Dye Experience Tour in Dali: $160

Is food expensive in Dali?

In Dali, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $31 per day on food, which is less than the country's average of $37.

• Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner: $80

Is transportation expensive in Dali?

Exploring local transportation in Dali shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $9 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $15. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.