Which place is cheaper, Newcastle or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Newcastle?
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 Newcastle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Newcastle?
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.
Newcastle
Newcastle is 150 kilometers north of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the second largest city in the state, and serves as a central point to explore the area's beaches, wineries, and beautiful natural landscape. North of the city is Stockton beach, which has many miles of isolated, beautiful beaches, stretching all the way up to Nelson Bay. The wineries are inland to the west and have some of Australia's finest wine which you can taste. If you want to see rainforests, you can head northwest to Barrington Tops National Park, which has great rainforests and freshwater streams. You may even get to see a platypus. The city also has the country's oldest sea port. In the past the city's economy was centered around the steel industry, but today the University of Newcastle is one of the area's most important employers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $69Newcastle $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $69, while the average daily cost in Newcastle is $96. 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 Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Newcastle $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Newcastle $94
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Newcastle? 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: Newcastle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.92Newcastle $8.80
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
- [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 Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
- Transfer from Guilin Liangjiang Airport to Guilin City Center: $41
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $45
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin International Airport (KWL) to Yangshuo: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers: $782
- Tandem Beach Skydive with Optional Transfers: $271
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels: $91
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle 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 $23Newcastle $37
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 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Newcastle $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 Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley: $10
- Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch: $17
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $24
- Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure: $28
- Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise: $28
- Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $31
- Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets Walking Tour of Newcastle: $35
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $38
- Newscastle: Australian Tree Ropes Course Adventure: $44
- Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch: $48
- Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.88Newcastle $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $6.90
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Broke: $6.91
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting : $10
- Distillery Tour at Earp Distilling Co.: $14
- 30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington : $14
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Premium Wine Tasting: $21
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $24
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $27
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $35
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $35
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $35
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle 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 Newcastle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Newcastle?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Newcastle. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Newcastle 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 Newcastle in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Newcastle. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Newcastle because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Newcastlein January. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Newcastle fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Newcastle 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 Newcastlein January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Newcastle 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Newcastle in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Newcastle. Additionally, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Newcastle this time of year.
Guilin is a little warmer than Newcastle in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Newcastle fluctuates around 19°C (67°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Newcastle. Guilin usually gets less rain in October than Newcastlein April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Newcastle 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Newcastle in the Winter?
Both Newcastle and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Newcastle for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Guilin is cooler than Newcastle. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Newcastle averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
In January, Guilin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Newcastlein July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Newcastle 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Newcastle in the Spring?
Both Newcastle and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Newcastle in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Newcastlein October. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Newcastle fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Newcastlein October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Newcastle 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Newcastle and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
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