Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho or Guangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Guangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Guangzhou?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Can Tho and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Guangzhou? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Guangzhou $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $170
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $135
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Guangzhou Night Pearl River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $28Guangzhou $34
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Guangzhou $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $25
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $30
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Floating Market, Cacao Farm and Mekong' Tour from Can Tho: $40
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $41
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $42
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Son Islet Experiences: $45
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Guangzhou $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Guangzhou, 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 Can Tho or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Guangzhou in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Guangzhou. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In the summer, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
Both Guangzhou and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Can Tho is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
Can Tho usually receives less sunshine than Guangzhou during autumn. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Guangzhou in the Winter?
Both Guangzhou and Can Tho during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Can Tho is much warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Can Tho in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. In the winter, Can Tho often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Guangzhou in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In April, Can Tho is generally a little warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 29°C (84°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. Can Tho usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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