A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Guilin vs. Auckland for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Guilin or Auckland?

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 Auckland can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Guilin or Auckland?

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.

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Guilin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Auckland in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Guilin $35
    Auckland $99
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Guilin $70
    Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Auckland

Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Auckland? 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.

Hotels in Guilin


Hotels in Auckland


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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: Auckland Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Guilin $5.85
    Auckland $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:


  • Taxi
    $2.80

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 to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
  • Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
  • 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 from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
  • 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
  • Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.47
  • Airport Shuttle
    $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Auckland Airport Private Transfer: $81
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cruise Ship Terminal : $120
  • Airport Transfer: Auckland to Airport AKL by Business Car: $90
  • Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car: $95
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Car: $115
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $115
  • Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre: $25
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
  • Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer (Individuals and Groups): $109
  • Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $72

Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Auckland?

Prices for flights to both Auckland 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Guilin $39
    Auckland $46
Typical Food Prices in Guilin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:


  • Fresh Coconut Drink
    $1.40

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
  • Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306

Typical Food Prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.73

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
  • Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
  • From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Guilin $28
    Auckland $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin

Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • 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
  • Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour with the Ping'an and Dazhai Village: $209
  • 1 Day Congjiang Ethnic Dong Village Private Tour from Guilin: $219
  • 1 Day Guilin Sanjiang Tour to Dong Villages: $169
  • 1 Day Guilin Tour: Village Visit, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking: $230
  • 1 Day Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Biking Adventure: $72
  • 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide: $209
  • 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 Relaxing Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Private Tour: $205

Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $33
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $119

Tours and Activities in Auckland

For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $9.27
  • A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
  • Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
  • Waitematā Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary: $20
  • Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $22
  • Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
  • Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern: $25
  • Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $26
  • Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland : $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Guilin $5.81
    Auckland $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
  • Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
  • Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
  • Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
  • Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Auckland, we can see that Auckland 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 Auckland 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Guilin or Auckland?

Guilin has a larger population, and is about 55% larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Auckland, 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 Auckland?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland 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 Auckland in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Auckland. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.

In the summer, Guilin is much warmer than Auckland. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guilin in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Auckland averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.

Guilin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin usually gets more rain in July than Aucklandin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Guilin 30°C (86°F) 
    Auckland 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Guilin or Auckland in the Autumn?

Both Auckland and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.

In October, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Aucklandin April. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In October, Guilin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Aucklandin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Guilin 23°C (73°F) 
    Auckland 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Guilin or Auckland in the Winter?

Both Auckland and Guilin during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Guilin is cooler than Auckland in the winter. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.

Auckland gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Guilin usually gets less rain in January than Aucklandin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Guilin 10°C (49°F) 
    Auckland 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Guilin or Auckland in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Auckland. Furthermore, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.

In the spring, Guilin is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guilin in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Auckland averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.

Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Aucklandin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Guilin 20°C (68°F) 
    Auckland 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Auckland and Guilin

Guilin Auckland
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (49°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 87 mm (3.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Apr 20°C (68°F) 263 mm (10.3 in) 16°C (61°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
May 25°C (77°F) 334 mm (13.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in) 12°C (53°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Jul 30°C (86°F) 206 mm (8.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Aug 30°C (86°F) 168 mm (6.6 in) 11°C (53°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 93 mm (3.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Nov 17°C (63°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 18°C (65°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)