Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima or Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou or Hiroshima?
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 Guangzhou and Hiroshima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Hiroshima?
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.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Hiroshima $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $126. 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 Guangzhou and Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Hiroshima $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Hiroshima $134
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Hiroshima? 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: Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Hiroshima $10
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $272
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $292
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $182
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $164
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima City: $128
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hiroshima City to Hiroshima Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $34Hiroshima $52
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $100
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $105
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $108
- Hiroshima Peace Bicycle Tour and Okonomiyaki Dinner: $113
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $182
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $221
- Private Nature, History, and Food Tour: $629
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Hiroshima $5.58
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
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket(For Foreign): $6.76
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.76
- Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket: $12
- HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER Admission Ticket: $16
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $21
- Peace Memorial Park Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Experience: History, Culture & Nature Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour with Expert Guide: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: A Guided Tour: $24
- Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome Tour: $24
- Hiroshima Path to Peace Group Walking Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Hiroshima $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour: $124
- Half-Day Saijo Tour Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour in Hiroshima: $131
- Private Goma Fire Ritual, Lunch & Sake Brewery Visits : $200
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Hiroshima, we can see that Hiroshima is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima 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 Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Hiroshima?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hiroshima. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Hiroshima, 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 Guangzhou or Hiroshima?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hiroshima in the Summer?
Both Hiroshima and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hiroshima in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Hiroshima in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hiroshima receives 194 hours of full sun.
Hiroshima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Hiroshima 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hiroshima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Hiroshima. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hiroshima for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Hiroshima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Hiroshima averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hiroshima during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Hiroshima receives 193 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Hiroshima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Hiroshima 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hiroshima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Hiroshima. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Hiroshima because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Hiroshima can be very cold. In January, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Hiroshima. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Hiroshima fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hiroshima receives 153 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Hiroshima 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hiroshima in the Spring?
Both Hiroshima and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Guangzhou is much warmer than Hiroshima in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Hiroshima during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Hiroshima receives 193 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hiroshima. It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Hiroshima. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Hiroshima 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Hiroshima and Guangzhou
| Guangzhou | Hiroshima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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