Is Qingdao Expensive?

Is Qingdao expensive to visit?

While Qingdao is a popular place for travelers, it is also somewhat affordable and less expensive to visit. The average daily cost is $58, 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Sandakan.

Qingdao, China

How expensive is Qingdao?

Travelers spend an average of $58 per day when visiting Qingdao (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 Qingdao here.

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

Based on the travel expenses of others, a weekend trip to Qingdao costs around $173 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $346.

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

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a one week trip to Qingdao will cost around $404 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a one week trip would cost $808.

Is it expensive to backpack in Qingdao?

Qingdao attracts a few backpackers, but traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a small number of hostels found here. The average cost of a dorm bed in a hostel in Qingdao is $9 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $9 and the most expensive are more than $10 per night. (See hostel prices in Qingdao here.)

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

• $10 for a dorm bed at Qingdao Kaiyue International Hostel
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• $9 for a dorm bed at Wheat Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Qingdao?

In Qingdao, 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 $20 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $190
• Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
• All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch: $285
• Private Qingdao City tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
• Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch : $202
• Qingdao Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Laoshan Mountain Sightseeing Tour: $207
• Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
• Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224

Is food expensive in Qingdao?

In Qingdao, 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 $20 per day on food, which is less than the country's average of $23.

Is transportation expensive in Qingdao?

Exploring local transportation in Qingdao shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $12 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $16. 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.