Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Fraser Island?
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 Deqin and Fraser Island. 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: Deqin or Fraser Island?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Fraser Island $217
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $217. 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 Deqin and Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Fraser Island $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Fraser Island $214
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Fraser Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Fraser Island $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Fraser Island $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Fraser Island $47
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $55
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $76
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise : $83
- K'gari Island Cruise Tour with Whale Search and Lunch - 5 hours: $84
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $103
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $173
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $173
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $189
- Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $193
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Full-Day Tour From Noosa: $203
- Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Noosa: $209
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $360
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Fraser Island $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Deqin is in Asia and Fraser Island 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 Deqin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Deqin 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island than you might in Deqin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Fraser Island Expensive?.
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.