Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Nagoya?
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 Nagoya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Nagoya?
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.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Japan, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $90Nagoya $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $90, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $96. 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 Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Nagoya $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Nagoya $100
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Nagoya? 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: Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Nagoya $12
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 hotel: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Luxury Vehicle: $89
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to City Center : $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $70
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $88
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and City Center: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $491
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $175
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $771
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $217
- LEGOLAND Japan Resort Ticket with Private Transfer: $123
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $208
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport NGO, Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $277
- Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $194
- Private Transfer - Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO): $97
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (NKM) to Toyama Cruise Port: $247
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport NKM to Shimizu Cruise Port: $186
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya 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 $20Nagoya $29
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
- 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
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $110
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $119
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $153
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma's Traditional Japanese Cooking Class: $61
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $71
- Grandma’s Home Cooking Cute Bento Workshop: $73
- Grandma’s Nagoya Specialties Cooking Class: $73
- gided japanese food tour in okazaki(aichi): $92
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $150
- Traditional Ukai Watching Private Tour from Nagoya With Dinner: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Nagoya $14
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
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $170
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 5-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Hour Half Day Private Tour to Guangdong Romance Park: $187
- 6-Hour Private Tour for Layover Travellers via Guangzhou Airport: $170
- 7-Hour Private Day Tour to Sunac Land Amusement Park in Guangzhou: $187
- 9-Hour Gulong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge Private Tour: $187
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $21
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket Oneway/Roundway: $25
- Shirakawa-go From Nagoya One day Bus Self-guided Tour: $25
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $28
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (1 hour): $36
- Tour Atsuta Jingu, one of Japan's three most sacred shrines.: $42
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $51
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $52
- From Shirakawa-go Bus Ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $54
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $67
- Nagoya LEGOLAND JAPAN Admission Ticket: $67
- Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Nagoya $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- The Nagoya Restaurant and Bar Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $71
When comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Nagoya?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of Nagoya. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Nagoya, 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 Nagoya?
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 Nagoya in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Nagoya. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Nagoya because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Guangzhou is generally around the same temperature as Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 29°C (84°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 170 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nagoya. Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Nagoya in the Autumn?
Both Nagoya and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Nagoya this time of year.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Nagoya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 25°C (76°F) in October, and Nagoya fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Guangzhou usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 176 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Nagoya in the Winter?
Both Nagoya and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Nagoya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nagoya. In the winter, Guangzhou is much warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guangzhou in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Nagoya averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 180 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Nagoya in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Nagoya. Also, many visitors come to Nagoya in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 22°C (72°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Nagoya during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
Nagoya receives a lot of rain in the spring. Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Nagoya. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Guangzhou
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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) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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