Which place is cheaper, Okinawa or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Okinawa?
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 Okinawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Okinawa?
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.
Okinawa
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan and includes hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands. The chain of islands is off the southern mainland portion of the country and is made up of 49 inhabited islands and over one hundred uninhabited islands. Naha is Okinawa's capital, which is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $67Okinawa $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $67, while the average daily cost in Okinawa is $104. 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 Okinawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $34Okinawa $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $68Okinawa $144
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Okinawa
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Okinawa? 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 $5.76Okinawa $9.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.76
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 Arrival Transfer: Guilin International Airport (KWL) to Downtown Hotel: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang International Aiport to Guilin Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $57
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $57
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $92
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Okinawa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Okinawa:
- Airport Transfer! Center of Naha to Naha Airport (OKA): $125
- Airport Transfer! Naha Airport (OKA) to Center of Naha: $124
- Naha hotels to Okinawa Naha Airport (ОКА) - Departure Transfer: $59
- Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Naha Hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $118
- Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Naha hotels - Arrival Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $59
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $66
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Cruise Port to Naha City Hotels : $66
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $85
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $94
- Private Transfer from Okinawa Airport (OKA) to Nakagusuku Port: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Okinawa?
Prices for flights to both Okinawa 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 $22Okinawa $23
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$1.38
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Okinawa $14
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 Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terrace 4 days tour: $21
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $45
- 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
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $59
- Private Bike Tour: Yangshuo Countryside: $72
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide: $72
- Yangshuo Old Town and Li River Cruise from Guilin: $72
- One Day Private Longshen Rice Terraces Tour Including Lunch: $73
- Half/Full day Yangshuo Cuiping hill Sunset Private Tour: $73
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain Sunrise Private Tour: $77
Tours and Activities in Okinawa
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Okinawa are as follows:
- Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa: $36
- Mangrove Kayaking Tour: $38
- Okinawa Hot spot walk and local food ＆ beer tour(All include): $46
- Jungle River Trek: private tour in Yanbaru, north Okinawa: $49
- Kayak Mangroves or Coral Reef: private tour in north Okinawa : $53
- North Okinawa Bus Day Tour Manzamo Kouri Island Ocean Expo Park American Village: $57
- Mangrove Kayak ＆ Sea Fishing Experience in Okinawa: $57
- Sakaemachi Market Bar Hopping Tour: $58
- Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa: $66
- 2-Hour Private Gorilla Go Kart Experience in Okinawa: $68
- Kerama Islands 1 day snorkeling tour from Okinawa Naha: $72
- Sushi Making Experience Class in Naha Makishi Public Market: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.72Okinawa $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Okinawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Okinawa:
- Naha Local Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Okinawa, we can see that Okinawa 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 Okinawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Okinawa 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 Okinawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Okinawa?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Okinawa. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Okinawa, 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 Okinawa?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guilin or Okinawa in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Okinawa. Furthermore, most visitors come to Okinawa for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Okinawa. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Okinawa fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Okinawa 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 Okinawa. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Okinawa receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuilin 30°C (86°F)Okinawa 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Okinawa in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Okinawa. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Okinawa because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Guilin is cooler than Okinawa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Okinawa fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite rainy in Okinawa. Guilin usually gets less rain in October than Okinawa. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Okinawa receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuilin 23°C (73°F)Okinawa 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Okinawa in the Winter?
Both Okinawa and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Okinawa this time of year.
In the winter, Guilin is much colder than Okinawa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Okinawa averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Okinawa. In January, Guilin usually receives less rain than Okinawa. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Okinawa receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuilin 10°C (49°F)Okinawa 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Okinawa in the Spring?
Both Okinawa and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Okinawa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Okinawa. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Okinawa fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Okinawa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Okinawa. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Okinawa receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuilin 20°C (68°F)Okinawa 22°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Okinawa and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
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