Which place is cheaper, Guilin or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Guilin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Guilin. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Guilin?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Guilin $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Guilin is $67. 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 Haifa and Guilin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Guilin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Guilin $68
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Guilin
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Guilin? 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: Haifa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Guilin $5.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
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:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $92
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo/Guilin to Sanjiang and stops Longji Rice Terraces: $160
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Xingping hotel: $64
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Guilin?
Prices for flights to both Guilin and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Guilin $22
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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
- 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.Haifa $5.68Guilin $28
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $248
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
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
- Full-Day Guilin Li-River Cruise with 4 star boat and Reed Flute Cave Tour: $262
- Full-Day Yangshuo Sunrise and Li-River cruise with the 4 Star Boat Private Tour: $272
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour with the Ping'an and Dazhai Village: $209
- 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 Relaxing Li River Cruise Private Tour with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room: $251
- 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour: $94
- 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Hiking along the Yulong river Private Tour: $103
- 1 Day Yangshuo private Day Tour with the Scooter: $105
- 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Guilin $5.72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Guilin, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Guilin is in Asia, 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Guilin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Guilin?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Guilin, 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 Haifa or Guilin?
Guilin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Haifa or Guilin in the Summer?
Both Guilin and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Haifa is cooler than Guilin in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Guilin fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Guilin. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Guilin 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guilin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Guilin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.
In the autumn, Haifa is around the same temperature as Guilin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Guilin averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In October, Haifa usually receives less rain than Guilin. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Guilin 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guilin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Guilin. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Guilin. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Guilin fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Guilin. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Guilin 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guilin in the Spring?
Both Guilin and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Guilin in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Guilin fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Guilin. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Guilin 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Guilin and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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