Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Hangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hangzhou or Yokohama?
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 Yokohama. 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 Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
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 from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHangzhou $65Yokohama $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Hangzhou is $65, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHangzhou $23Yokohama $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHangzhou $46Yokohama $138
Compare Hotels in Hangzhou and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Hangzhou or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hangzhou $8.11Yokohama $20
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:
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer: $128
- Hangzhou East Railway Station Transfer To Hangzhou Downtown City: $32
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with Drop-off Options : $131
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town: $165
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Xitang Water Town: $177
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: City Hotels to Railway Station: $28
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: Railway Station to City Hotels: $33
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $29
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Chauffeur Service, HangzhouAirport Transfer, Pickup: $59
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Chauffeur Service, HangzhouAirport Transfer, Pickup: $78
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport To Hangzhou downtown city one way private transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Haneda Airport to/from Yokohama Private transfer: $119
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $148
- Narita Airport to/from Yokohama Private Transfer: $324
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $264
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $119
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport: $239
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT: $114
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $76
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo city hotels: $96
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $59
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $65
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Hangzhou or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $18Yokohama $37
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 Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $162
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hangzhou $20Yokohama $29
Tours and Activities in Hangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Tour : $28
- Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation Culture Experience Tour: $53
- Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour : $53
- Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $59
- Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $65
- Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $69
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show Ticket with Private Transport: $89
- One-day Hangzhou Lakeside Mountains Relics & Ruins Hiking – Guided Outdoor Tour : $90
- Independent Tour to Shaoxing City from Hangzhou: $94
- Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Hefang Heritage Street : $95
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Highlights Tour of Lingyin Temple and West Lake: $99
- Genuine West Lake and Tea Experience with Locals: $100
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia Admission Ticket: $6.29
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $7.58
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $20
- Family tour with Manhole covers & Vehicles: $22
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $23
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Tokyo Tower: Privat tour, day or night with local guide: $27
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $32
- 【Carefully selected】Japanese sake tasting experience: $32
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $32
- Walking tour focus on 5 Architecture and history: $35
- Small-Group Souvenirs Hunting Tour in Ginza: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHangzhou $10Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hangzhou and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Hangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hangzhou or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Hangzhou. When comparing the sizes of Hangzhou and Yokohama, 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 Hangzhou or Yokohama?
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 Hangzhou or Yokohama in the Summer?
Both Yokohama and Hangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Hangzhou is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 29°C (85°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yokohama. It's quite rainy in Hangzhou. In July, Hangzhou usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yokohama. Hangzhou gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHangzhou 29°C (85°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Yokohama in the Autumn?
Both Yokohama and Hangzhou during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Hangzhou is around the same temperature as Yokohama in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hangzhou averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hangzhou usually gets less rain in October than Yokohama. Hangzhou gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHangzhou 19°C (66°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Yokohama in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hangzhou and Yokohama. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Yokohama this time of year.
The weather in Hangzhou can be very cold. In the winter, Hangzhou is cooler than Yokohama. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hangzhou in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Yokohama averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In January, Hangzhou usually receives more rain than Yokohama. Hangzhou gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHangzhou 5°C (41°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Yokohama in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hangzhou as well as Yokohama. Additionally, many travelers come to Yokohama for the activities around the city.
In April, Hangzhou is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 16°C (61°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Hangzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. Hangzhou usually gets less rain in April than Yokohama. Hangzhou gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHangzhou 16°C (61°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Hangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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