Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima?
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 Hiroshima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Hiroshima?
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.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Guilin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $84Hiroshima $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $126. 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 Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Hiroshima $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Hiroshima $134
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Hiroshima? 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: Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.85Hiroshima $10
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:
- 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 Longji rice terraces area: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Hongjiang: $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
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $120
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- 2-hours Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat Tour with the Round-way Private Transfers: $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $272
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $292
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $182
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $164
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima City: $128
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hiroshima City to Hiroshima Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima 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 $39Hiroshima $52
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $100
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $105
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $108
- Hiroshima Peace Bicycle Tour and Okonomiyaki Dinner: $113
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $182
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $221
- Private Nature, History, and Food Tour: $629
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Hiroshima $5.58
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
- 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
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket(For Foreign): $6.76
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.76
- Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket: $12
- HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER Admission Ticket: $16
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $21
- Peace Memorial Park Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Experience: History, Culture & Nature Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour with Expert Guide: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: A Guided Tour: $24
- Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome Tour: $24
- Hiroshima Path to Peace Group Walking Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.81Hiroshima $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour: $124
- Half-Day Saijo Tour Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour in Hiroshima: $131
- Private Goma Fire Ritual, Lunch & Sake Brewery Visits : $200
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Hiroshima, we can see that Hiroshima is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Hiroshima, 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 Hiroshima?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guilin or Hiroshima in the Summer?
Both Hiroshima and Guilin during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hiroshima in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Guilin is a little warmer than Hiroshima in the summer. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Hiroshima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets less rain in July than Hiroshima. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuilin 30°C (86°F)Hiroshima 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Hiroshima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Hiroshima. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hiroshima for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Guilin is a little warmer than Hiroshima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guilin in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Hiroshima averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Hiroshima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Guilin usually receives less rain than Hiroshima. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuilin 23°C (73°F)Hiroshima 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Hiroshima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Hiroshima. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Hiroshima because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Hiroshima can be very cold. In January, Guilin is generally much warmer than Hiroshima. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 10°C (49°F), and Hiroshima fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Guilin usually gets more rain in January than Hiroshima. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuilin 10°C (49°F)Hiroshima 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Hiroshima in the Spring?
Both Hiroshima and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Guilin is a little warmer than Hiroshima in the spring. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hiroshima. It's quite rainy in Guilin. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Hiroshima. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuilin 20°C (68°F)Hiroshima 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Hiroshima and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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