A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chengdu vs. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chengdu or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chengdu and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Chengdu or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Chengdu

Chengdu is in China's Sichuan Provence and is in what is known as the Red Basin. It is a particularly fertile region in China that is known for its agriculture. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as the "Land of Milk and Honey". The Funan River cuts through the city but has almost no boat traffic anymore. The city itself has a wonderful relaxed vibe compared to the rest of China and is filled with green parks and places to relax. It is considered one of the most livable cities in China.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Chengdu?

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

  • Chengdu Prices
    China Prices
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Chengdu $66
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $101

The average daily cost (per person) in Chengdu is $66, while the average daily cost in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $101. 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 Chengdu and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chengdu $21
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chengdu $42
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $104
Compare Hotels in Chengdu and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Looking for a hotel in Chengdu or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park? 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 Chengdu


Hotels in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park


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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: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chengdu $5.90
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chengdu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chengdu:

  • 1-Day Chengdu Layover Tour: Panda Base, city central with Round Airport Transfer: $240
  • Chengdu Panda & Giant Buddha Day Tour With Private Transfer: $240
  • Downtown to Mountain Emei round way transfer for one day service: $236
  • 1-Day Chengdu Layover Tour: Leshan Giant buddha with Round Airport Transfer: $205
  • Private Transfer from Chengdu to TFU or CTU Airport: $180
  • Private Transfer from Chengdu to Mount Emei and Stops at Leshan Giant Buddha: $160
  • Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide: $156
  • Private Transfer to Leshan Giant Buddha: $138
  • Chengdu Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
  • Chengdu Tianfu Airport Private Transfer: $119
  • Downtown to Dujiangyan round way transfer: $117
  • Round-Trip Private Transfer between Emei Shan and Chengdu City: $113

Is it cheaper to fly into Chengdu or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Prices for flights to both Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Chengdu 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
    Chengdu $37
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chengdu

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chengdu.

  • Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show And Hotpot Dinner Evening Tour: $40
  • Discovery more Chengdu evening food tour with locals : $55
  • Half day Chengdu Dumpling making Cooking Class: Make from Scratch: $62
  • Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats: $69
  • Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $69
  • Half Day Chengdu Tofu Making Class with Mapo Tofu Cooking: $72
  • Eat with Locals Chengdu Dinner Tour : $72
  • Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with Local Market Visit: $75
  • Chengdu Evening Food Tour: $79
  • Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience: $80
  • Half-Day Chinese Bun Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $80
  • Half-Day Private Sichuan Hot-Pot Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chengdu $16
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $11

Tours and Activities in Chengdu

Here are a few actual costs in Chengdu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Chengdu Leshan Buddha and Drop off off Railway Station Day Tour: $226
  • Chengdu Private Day Tour to the Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Old Town: $248
  • Chinese Traditional Massage Experience In Chengdu: $90
  • Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary option Panda Handicrafts Experience : $99
  • Guided Day Tour of Chengdu Culture: $66
  • Private Chengdu Panda Base and Sichuan Cuisine Museum Day Tour: $120
  • Private Chengdu day Tour of panda base with Leshan giant Buddha: $298
  • Private Leshan Buddha Day Tour with Local Market visiting: $160
  • 1 Day Wolong Panda Nature Reserve Tour: $218
  • 1 day Chengdu City Highlights Mini Group tour: $102
  • 1-Day Chengdu Ancient History and Culture City Tour: $179
  • 1-Day Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Private Tour with the Lunch: $246

Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

  • Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour: $40
  • Kimono, Tea Experience and Handcraft Bonsai in Hakone Gora: $74
  • Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossom E-Bike Tour (seasonal availability): $75
  • Mount Fuji Scenic E-Bike Tour: $94
  • Mount Fuji E-Bike Tour: Explore Nature and History: $94
  • Private Historical Trail Hiking Tour of Mt.Fuji: $121
  • Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone: $134
  • Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour: $160
  • Private Hakone Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Free Kimono Rental : $167
  • Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $167
  • Hakone for Children to Enjoy! Japanese Crafts Experience: $178
  • Private Tour - Hakone Day Trip! A Tour to Explore All Must-Sees!: $184

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chengdu $3.91
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $8.29

Sample the Local Flavors in Chengdu

Also in Chengdu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Chengdu Local Food and Bar Crawl Night Tour with Tuktuk : $80

Sample the Local Flavors in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park:

  • Private Fuji Spring Water Alcohol Distillery Tour(hotel Pick-up): $134


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chengdu Expensive? and Is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Expensive?.