Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island?
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 Fraser Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Fraser Island?
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.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $84Fraser Island $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $243. 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 Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Fraser Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.85Fraser Island $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- One Way Transfer Service between Guilin city and airport: $17
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin Train Stations to Downtown Hotel: $17
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $18
- [Airport Transfer] Haikou Airport ⇔ Haikou City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter> *: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin International Airport (KWL) to Downtown Hotel: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Private Airport Transfer:Guilin Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport: $35
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang International Aiport to Guilin Hotel: $35
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island 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 $39Fraser Island $83
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$1.40
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Fraser Island $45
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:
- City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting: $46
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide(beginner friendly): $51
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- 1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill : $55
- GUILIN:kayaking adventure with local guide: $60
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $60
- Guilin English tour guide service : $62
- Private Day Tour: Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike : $69
- Full-Day Guilin Essence and Lifestyle Walking Tour: $69
- Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights : $70
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $53
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $104
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $111
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $173
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $173
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $174
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $186
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group 4WD Adventure - From Noosa: $201
- Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour: $208
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $370
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.81Fraser Island $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Guilin or Fraser Island?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Fraser Island. Furthermore, most visitors come to Fraser Island for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Guilin is a little warmer than Fraser Island. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guilin in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 26°C (78°F)in January.
Fraser Island receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guilin usually receives more rain than Fraser Islandin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Fraser Island 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Fraser Island in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Fraser Island. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Fraser Island because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Fraser Islandin April. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 23°C (73°F), and Fraser Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Guilin usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Fraser Islandin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Fraser Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Fraser Island in the Winter?
Both Fraser Island and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the cuisine are the main draw to Fraser Island this time of year.
Guilin is much colder than Fraser Island in the winter. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Fraser Island fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
In January, Guilin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Fraser Islandin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Fraser Island 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Fraser Island in the Spring?
Both Fraser Island and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Fraser Island for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Guilin is around the same temperature as Fraser Island. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guilin in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 21°C (71°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Fraser Islandin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Fraser Island 21°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Fraser Island and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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.