Which place is cheaper, Picton or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Picton?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Picton, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Datong or Picton?
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
Picton
Picton, New Zealand is located in the picturesque Marlborough Region on the South Island. With beachfront access in a central location and near the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is an ideal place for anyone looking for both adventure and relaxation in one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world.
The weather in Picton is fairly mild, ranging from the low fifties to high sixties, Fahrenheit, throughout the year. Their summer months are December through March, this is when you'll find temperatures in the high sixties. During the winter, June through August, Picton experiences averages of fifty degree Fahrenheit. This means you can visit any time of the year without having to worry about weather inhibiting any of your outdoor activities!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $57Picton $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $57, while the average daily cost in Picton is $93. 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 Datong and Picton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Picton $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Picton $80
Compare Hotels in Datong and Picton
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Picton? 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: Picton Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Picton -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Picton
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Picton:
- Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE): $47
- Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels: $39
- Private Transfer from Blenheim city hotels to Picton Cruise Port: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Picton?
Prices for flights to both Picton and Datong 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 dayDatong $20Picton $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Picton $117
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car: $26
- Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket Only: $35
- Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Pass Ticket Only: $36
- YungangGrottoe HangingTemple Private Self-guided Tour by Car: $79
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy: $129
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $135
- Private city tour Datong Yungang grottoes and Huayan Monastery: $160
- Private day tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple& lunch: $180
- Private Tour: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery From Datong: $186
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong : $188
Tours and Activities in Picton
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Picton are as follows:
- 1-Day Cruise in Queen Charlotte Track & Kupes Trail Walk: $123
- 2 hour Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton: $94
- 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise: $70
- Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton: $94
- CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Tours: $63
- Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise: $94
- Cruise Excursion - Wines of Marlborough Tour: $133
- Cruise and Lunch at Furneaux Lodge: $95
- Day Cruise & Lunch at Punga Cove Resort: $95
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Dolphin Swimming and Watching E-Ko-Tour from Picton: $114
- Early Bird Eco Cruise: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Picton $37
Sample the Local Flavors in Picton
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Picton:
- Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.: $44
- Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg : $44
- Marlborough: Hop On Hop Off Wine, Brewery, and Wonders Tour: $55
- Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough: $57
- Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with Tastings: $79
- 1/2day Marlborough Wine Tour no lunch 4hrs Blenheim-Renwick: $101
- Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton: $101
- Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim: $101
- Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour : $104
- Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting: $104
- Marlborough Discovery Sampler Wine Tour - 1/2Day Blenheim: $104
- Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Picton, we can see that Picton is more expensive. And not only is Datong much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Datong is in Asia and Picton is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Datong would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Datong 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 Picton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Picton than you might in Datong.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Datong Expensive? and Is Picton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Picton?
Datong has a larger population, and is about 350 times larger than the population of Picton. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Picton, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.