Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Hangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays?
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 Hangzhou and Whitsundays. 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: Hangzhou or Whitsundays?
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China, about an hour by train from Shanghai, renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Each year it attracts more than 20 million tourists who come to see what the city has to offer. Set amongst the natural scenery of lakes and mountains, Hangzhou is modern city that coexists with the old. Historic pagodas and cultural sites built around the central lake sit like they belong amidst the skyscrapers and bustling markets of today.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHangzhou $65Whitsundays $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Hangzhou is $65, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $132. 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 Hangzhou and Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHangzhou $23Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHangzhou $46Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Hangzhou and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Hangzhou or Whitsundays? 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.Hangzhou $8.11Whitsundays $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hangzhou:
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Local Bus for Two$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hangzhou:
- Water Town and West Lake Sightseeing with Hangzhou Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $217
- Private Botique Tour: Essential Hangzhou Sightseeing with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer to Yellow Mountain from Hangzhou: $196
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Xitang Water Town: $177
- Hangzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $173
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town: $165
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport To Shanghai City one way private transfer: $140
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport TransferTo Shanghai Pudong Airport: $140
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with Drop-off Options : $131
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Private Transfer to QianDao Lake : $131
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport from Hangzhou: $129
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Whitsundays
Also for Whitsundays, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whitsunday Islands: Whitehaven Beach Camping Transfer: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Hangzhou or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays and Hangzhou 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 dayHangzhou $18Whitsundays $30
Typical Food Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hangzhou:
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Breakfast Pastries$2.35
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Pizza Hut Lunch$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hangzhou.
- All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner: $117
- VIP Seated Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show Tour with Authentic Dinner: $127
- Private Amazing Hangzhou Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option : $170
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Authentic Dinner: $191
- Hangzhou Private Tour to Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town with Dinner and Boat Ride: $282
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hangzhou $20Whitsundays $25
Tours and Activities in Hangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hangzhou Private Day Tour of West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Tea Village: $199
- West Lake Private Tour with Boat Ride and Enduring Memories Night Show VIP Seat: $242
- 4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options: $112
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Highlights Tour of Lingyin Temple and West Lake: $99
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Summit and Former Residence of Xueyan Hu Private Tour: $141
- A Depth-Tour to Explore Xixi Wetland Park in Hangzhou: $246
- All-inclusive Customized Hangzhou Layover Tour: $190
- Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $59
- Best of A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights: $153
- China Academy of Art Architecture & Longjing Tea Plantation Private Tour: $212
- Cirque Du Soleil Ticket : $120
- Classic Hangzhou Two-Day Tour Plus Tea Plantation Exploration: $256
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- From Daydream Is.: Whitsundays & Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise: $91
- Whitsundays Camira Sailing Adventure from Daydream Island: $150
- Daydream Island: Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise: $195
- Airlie Beach: Private Guided 2-Night Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,941
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHangzhou $10Whitsundays $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hangzhou and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Hangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hangzhou is in Asia and Whitsundays 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 Hangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hangzhou 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays than you might in Hangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hangzhou Expensive? and Is Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Whitsundays is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Hangzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays in the Summer?
Both Whitsundays and Hangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Hangzhou is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 29°C (85°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Whitsundays gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hangzhou. Hangzhou usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Hangzhou gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHangzhou 29°C (85°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hangzhou and Whitsundays.
Hangzhou is cooler than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hangzhou averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
Whitsundays receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Hangzhou usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Hangzhou gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHangzhou 19°C (66°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hangzhou as well as Whitsundays.
Hangzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Hangzhou is much colder than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hangzhou in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
Hangzhou usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Hangzhou gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHangzhou 5°C (41°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Whitsundays in the Spring?
Both Whitsundays and Hangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Hangzhou is generally cooler than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 16°C (61°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Hangzhou. In April, Hangzhou usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Hangzhou gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHangzhou 16°C (61°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Hangzhou
| Hangzhou | Whitsundays | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 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.