Which place is cheaper, Darwin or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Darwin?
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 Darwin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Darwin?
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.
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical city set against the Timor Sea in north central Australia. It is also the capital city of the Northern Territory. Despite being a relatively small city, Darwin is very diverse with residents from all over the world. The city itself has a very relaxed vibe with plenty to do. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditionally Asian style markets to culturally diverse events such as concerts, festivals or art shows.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $69Darwin $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $69, while the average daily cost in Darwin is $117. 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 Darwin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Darwin $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Darwin $130
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Darwin
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Darwin? 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: Darwin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.92Darwin $12
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $45
- Haikou Meilan International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Haikou Airport Transfer: $50
- Haikou Meilan International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Haikou Airport Transfer: $56
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $59
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Xingping hotel: $64
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Longsheng hotel: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Darwin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Darwin:
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Shuttle to Train Station$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darwin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Darwin:
- Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin: $98
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $146
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- From Darwin Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Darwin city: $120
- Private Transfer from Darwin City Hotels to Darwin Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Darwin?
Prices for flights to both Darwin 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 $23Darwin $39
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 Darwin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Darwin.
- Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner: $75
- Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $95
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $103
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $104
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $105
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $107
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Darwin $16
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:
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours: $50
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide: $52
- One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority village tour: $52
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Guilin Classic Li River Day Tour with Xianggong Hill : $55
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $61
- Full-Day Guilin Essence and Lifestyle Walking Tour: $69
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $70
- 1-DAy Private Guilin -Li River Cruise-Yangshuo Highlights tour: $70
- Yangshuo Old Town and 3 star Li River Cruise from Guilin: $72
- Half/Full day Yangshuo Cuiping hill Sunset Private Tour: $73
Tours and Activities in Darwin
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Darwin are as follows:
- Darwin Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket: $28
- Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $32
- Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $33
- Darwin Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $34
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $35
- Jumping Crocodile Experience: $38
- Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour: $42
- 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $45
- Discover Darwin Harbour: Darwin Harbour Afternoon Cruise: $45
- Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $45
- Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.88Darwin $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Darwin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Darwin from other travelers:
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Evening at a Bar$16
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Glass of Wine$4.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Darwin, we can see that Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darwin 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 Darwin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Darwin?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Darwin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Darwin, 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 Darwin?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Darwin 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 Darwin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Darwin. Also, many travelers come to Darwin for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Guilin is around the same temperature as Darwin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guilin in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Darwin averages at about 29°C (83°F)in January.
Darwin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guilin usually receives less rain than Darwinin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Darwin receives 437 mm (17.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Darwin 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Darwin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Darwin. Also, many visitors come to Darwin in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In October, Guilin is generally cooler than Darwinin April. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 23°C (73°F), and Darwin fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Guilin usually gets more rain in October than Darwinin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Darwin receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Darwin 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Darwin in the Winter?
Both Darwin and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Darwin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Guilin is much colder than Darwin in the winter. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Darwin fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in July.
In January, Guilin usually receives more rain than Darwinin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Darwin receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Darwin 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Darwin in the Spring?
Both Darwin and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Darwin because of the beaches.
In the spring, Guilin is cooler than Darwin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guilin in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Darwin averages at about 29°C (85°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Darwinin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Darwin receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Darwin 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Darwin and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 437 mm (17.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 342 mm (13.5 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
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