Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Guangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Guangzhou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Eilat or Guangzhou?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Guangzhou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $89. 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 Eilat and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Guangzhou $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Guangzhou $114
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Guangzhou $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to City Center : $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Zhuhai City Area : $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN): $35
- Private Day Tour to Zhuhai from Guangzhou by Private Transfer: $300
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Guangzhou $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $100
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $110
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $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.Eilat $16Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
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
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $95
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Big Buddha Lotus Hill Ancient Quarry Seagull Island Private Tour : $300
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
- Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise Guangzhou Private Night Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Guangzhou, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Guangzhou is in Asia, 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 Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat 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 Eilat or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Eilat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Eilat or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Eilat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the summer temperatures in Eilat in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round.
In October, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 26°C (79°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Guangzhou. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the winter. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the winter, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year.
In the spring, Eilat is around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Typically, the spring temperatures in Eilat in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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