Which place is cheaper, Wellington or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Wellington?
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 Wellington can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Wellington?
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $91Wellington $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $91, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $110. 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 Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $59Wellington $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $118Wellington $128
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Wellington? 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: Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Wellington $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $37
- 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 South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport to Shekou Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $69
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wellington Cruise Port to Wellington Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $27
- Private Transfer with Wellington Dial a Driver: $75
- Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Wellington Airport Transfer to Wellington Hotels and Vice versa: $78
- Wellington Transfer: Airport（WLG）to/from City Center: $90
- Wētā Workshop Experience + Guided Transfers: $60
- Wētā Workshop Experience with Guided Transfers: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington 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 $20Wellington $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $94
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $110
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $150
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $153
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
Typical Food Prices in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$9.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $131
- Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington: $140
- Walking Food Tour Of Wellington: $155
- A Taste Of Wellington Food Tour (half Day): $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Wellington $17
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour From Kaiping Garden, Watchtowers, and Chikan Old Town: $274
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 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 Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 8-Hour Private Tour to National Natural Reserve-Dinghu Mountain: $220
- 9-Hour Gulong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge Private Tour: $187
- 9-Hour Opium War Museum History Relic Private Tour from Guangzhou: $187
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Return Cable Car Ticket: $7.33
- Wellington Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Skip the Line: Staglands Wildlife Reserve Entry Ticket: $16
- Return Ferry Ticket to Days Bay: $20
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Spaceship: $28
- Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour: $34
- Hidden Māori Treasures Tour: $34
- Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington: $34
- Zealandia by Day Tour: $39
- Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia: $40
- E-Scooter or E-Bike Māori Cultural Guided Tour: $46
- Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Wellington $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $98
- 1/2 day Martinborough Chefs Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington: $155
- Martinborough Full Day Wine Tour: $174
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $177
- 6hr Martinborough Chefs private wine tour ŵ lunch from Wellington: $249
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $366
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Wellington, we can see that Wellington is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guangzhou is in Asia and Wellington 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 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington 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 Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Wellington?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Wellington. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Wellington, 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 Wellington?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Guangzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guangzhou or Wellington in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Wellington. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Wellington because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Guangzhou is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Wellington averages at about 18°C (64°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Wellington. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Wellingtonin January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 242 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Wellingtonin January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Wellington in the Autumn?
Both Wellington and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
In October, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin April. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Guangzhou usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 163 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wellingtonin April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Wellington in the Winter?
Both Wellington and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Wellington for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Wellington in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Wellington fluctuates around 10°C (49°F)in July.
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 122 hours of full sun.
Wellington gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Wellingtonin July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Wellington in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Wellington. Also, many visitors come to Wellington in the spring for the beaches.
In the spring, Guangzhou is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Wellington averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Wellington during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Wellingtonin October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Guangzhou
| Guangzhou | Wellington | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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