Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Guilin?
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 Guilin or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Antigua Guatemala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Antigua Guatemala?
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.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $88Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $88, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $37Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $74Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $6.13Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Hongjiang: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area: $267
- Private Transfer: Guilin to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
- Guilin Airport to Yangshuo: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $190
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo/Guilin to Sanjiang and stops Longji Rice Terraces: $160
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $60
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Lake Atitlan: $250
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala 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 $41Antigua Guatemala $25
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$1.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour: $65
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.28
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Lunch$7.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $62
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $70
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $80
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $29Antigua Guatemala $15
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$18
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Congjiang Ethnic Dong Village Private Tour from Guilin: $219
- 1 Day Guilin Tour: Village Visit, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking: $230
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $209
- 1 Day Private Cruise Tour at Li River from Guilin with Biking: $198
- 1 Day Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Tour: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $172
- 1 Day Yangshuo Adventure Balloon Helicopter and Cave Experience: $208
- 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Hiking along the Yulong river Private Tour: $103
- 1 Day Yangshuo Nature Explore Bamboo Rafting and Cave Adventure: $265
- 1 Day Yangshuo private Day Tour with the Scooter: $105
- 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204
- 1 day private tour: Longji rice terraces & Huang Luo Yao villages: $69
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Antigua Sightseeing: Private Walking Tour Culture and History: $24
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Nighthawk Birding Guided Tours in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Walking tour Jewels of Antigua : A Tour of the Unmissable: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon: $27
- Coffee Tasting- Mayan Experience: $28
- Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $6.08Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Guilin is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guilin is in Asia and Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Guilin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guilin than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Antigua Guatemala?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.