Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Adelaide?
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 Guilin and Adelaide can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Adelaide?
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 3-Week Tours in Australia, and The Best Budget Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $69Adelaide $115
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $69, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $115. 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 Guilin and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Adelaide $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Adelaide $136
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Adelaide? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.92Adelaide $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- [Airport Transfer] Haikou Airport ⇔ Haikou City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter> *: $23
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $120
- Transfer from Guilin Liangjiang Airport to Guilin City Center: $41
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $391
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhangjiajie: $391
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Hongjiang: $267
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $259
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $224
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $109
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $33
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $259
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $112
- Adelaide to Adelaide Airport (ADL) - Departure Private Transfer : $39
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $510
- Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $60
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $260
- Private One way Transfer from Adelaide Airport（ADL） to Adelaide: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Guilin 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 dayGuilin $23Adelaide $32
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
- Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $31
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $81
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $202
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $243
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Adelaide $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$17
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Self-Guided Guilin Tour with 4 Star Boat, Yangshuo and Longji Terraces : $200
- Full-Day Guilin Li-River Cruise with 4 star boat and Reed Flute Cave Tour: $262
- Full-Day Yangshuo Sunrise and Li-River cruise with the 4 Star Boat Private Tour: $272
- 1 Day Guilin to Yangshuo with top scenery & culture private tour : $120
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $219
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $169
- 1 day Li River cruise & Yangshuo countryside private day tour : $120
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $70
- 1-DAy Private Guilin -Li River Cruise-Yangshuo Highlights tour: $70
- 1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show: $89
- 1-Day Guilin Xing'an Ling Canal Private Tour: $183
- 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Dazhai village Tour with the English Speaking Driver: $79
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $20
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $23
- An exciting, Tree Top Adventure for Our Littlest Adventurers : $24
- TreeClimb Exciting Climb For Little Adventurers: $25
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $27
- Discover Glenelg Walking Tour: $28
- Jurlique Farm Tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.88Adelaide $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $44
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $60
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $62
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $81
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $90
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $103
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $115
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $118
- Barossa Valley Wine Tours - Small Private Groups : $125
- McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike: $132
- Barossa and Hahndorf Day Trip from Adelaide Including Wine Tasting and Lunch: $132
- Adelaide Hills Wine Tour: $132
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guilin is in Asia and Adelaide 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 Guilin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guilin 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Guilin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 65% larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Adelaide, 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 Guilin or Adelaide?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Adelaide is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Guilin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guilin or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Adelaide. Additionally, many visitors come to Adelaide in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Guilin is a little warmer than Adelaide in the summer. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in January.
Guilin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin usually gets more rain in July than Adelaidein January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Adelaide in the Autumn?
Both Adelaide and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Guilin is a little warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guilin in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Adelaide averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
In October, Guilin usually receives more rain than Adelaidein April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Guilin during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Guilin is generally cooler than Adelaidein July. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 10°C (49°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Guilin usually gets less rain in January than Adelaidein July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Adelaide in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Adelaide. Also, the beaches are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Guilin is a little warmer than Adelaide in the spring. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Adelaidein October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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