Which place is cheaper, Torquay or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Torquay?
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 Torquay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Torquay?
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.
Torquay
Located on the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, Torquay is a seaside town of Victoria famous for its surfing and beaches. Surf town through and through, it is also the headquarters for the Quiksilver and Rip Curl surf gear companies, and home to the Rip Curl Easter Pro, the world's longest running surf contest held on Bells Beach.
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 $67Torquay $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $67, while the average daily cost in Torquay is $86. 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 Torquay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $34Torquay $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $68Torquay $78
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Torquay
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Torquay? 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 $5.76Torquay $39
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 Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $92
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $57
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $57
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Torquay?
Prices for flights to both Torquay 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 $22Torquay $25
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 $28Torquay $11
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
- 1 Day Guilin to Yangshuo with top scenery & culture private tour : $79
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $219
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $169
- 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour: $94
- 1 Day Yangshuo private Day Tour with the Scooter: $105
- 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $45
- 1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show: $89
- 1-Day Guilin Xing'an Ling Canal Private Tour: $183
- 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Dazhai village Tour with the English Speaking Driver: $79
- 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver: $79
Tours and Activities in Torquay
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torquay.
- Milbi Sunset Cruise with Champagne and Prawns: $52
- Fraser Island & Dolphin Sailing Adventure: $73
- Turtle Discovery & Great Sandy Marine Park Adventure: $83
- Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $92
- K'gari (Fraser Island) West Coast Half Day Cruise from Hervey Bay: $93
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience: $94
- Three-Quarter Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise: $119
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.72Torquay $7.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Torquay, we can see that Torquay 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 Torquay 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 Torquay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Torquay 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 Torquay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Torquay?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Torquay. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Torquay, 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 Torquay?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Torquay 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 Torquay in the Summer?
Both Torquay and Guilin during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Torquay for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Guilin is a little warmer than Torquay. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guilin in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Torquay averages at about 26°C (78°F)in January.
Torquay 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 July than Torquayin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Torquay receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Torquay 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Torquay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Torquay. Also, many visitors come to Torquay in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Torquayin April. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 23°C (73°F), and Torquay fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Guilin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Torquayin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Torquay receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Torquay 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Torquay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Torquay. Also, most visitors come to Torquay for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Guilin is much colder than Torquay in the winter. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Torquay fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
Guilin usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Torquayin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Torquay receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Torquay 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Torquay in the Spring?
Both Torquay and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Torquay because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Guilin is around the same temperature as Torquay. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guilin in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Torquay averages at about 21°C (71°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Guilin. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Torquayin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Torquay receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Torquay 21°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Torquay and Guilin
| Guilin | Torquay | |||
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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.