Which place is cheaper, Hangzhou or Hat Yai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hat Yai or Hangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hat Yai and Hangzhou can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hat Yai or Hangzhou?
Hat Yai
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best Adventure Tours to China, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHat Yai $16Hangzhou $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Hat Yai is $16, while the average daily cost in Hangzhou is $65. 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 Hat Yai and Hangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHat Yai $5.11Hangzhou $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHat Yai $10Hangzhou $46
Compare Hotels in Hat Yai and Hangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Hat Yai or Hangzhou? 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: Hat Yai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hat Yai $0.63Hangzhou $8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hat Yai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
- Private Hatyai Airport Transfer to Pak Bara Pier by Van: $69
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai City to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Transfer from Hatyai Airport to Koh Lipe: $25
- private van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pabara Pier: $68
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:
- Private Transfer between Hangzhou Songcheng Park and City Area: $23
- Private Transfer to Impression West Lake show in Hangzhou: $27
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: City Hotels to Railway Station: $28
- [Airport Transfer] Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport ⇔ Hangzhou City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $29
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $29
- Hangzhou East Railway Station Transfer To Hangzhou Downtown City: $32
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: Railway Station to City Hotels: $33
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport To Hangzhou downtown city one way private transfer: $35
- Private Transfer between Hangzhou Safari Park and City Hotels: $37
- Private Hangzhou Airport Transfer from City hotels: $41
- Private Hangzhou Airport Transfer to City Hotels or Railway Station: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Hat Yai or Hangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Hangzhou and Hat Yai 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 dayHat Yai $10Hangzhou $18
Typical Food Prices in Hat Yai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
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Roti Snack$0.55
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hat Yai -Hangzhou $20
Tours and Activities in Hat Yai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
- One Way Speedboat and Van Ticket Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Airport: $30
- One Way Van and Speedboat Ticket Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe: $30
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHat Yai $2.52Hangzhou $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hat Yai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
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Beer$1.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hat Yai and Hangzhou, we can see that Hangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai 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 Hangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hangzhou than you might in Hat Yai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hat Yai Expensive? and Is Hangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hat Yai or Hangzhou?
Hangzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Hat Yai and Hangzhou, 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 Hat Yai or Hangzhou?
Hangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hat Yai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hat Yai or Hangzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hat Yai and Hangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round.
In July, Hat Yai is generally around the same temperature as Hangzhou. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 29°C (83°F), and Hangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Hangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hat Yai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hat Yai usually receives less rain than Hangzhou. Hat Yai gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHat Yai 29°C (83°F)Hangzhou 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Hangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hat Yai as well as Hangzhou. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hat Yai is a little warmer than Hangzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Hangzhou fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hat Yai usually gets more rain in October than Hangzhou. Hat Yai gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year. May to December in Hat Yai is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Hangzhou 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Hangzhou in the Winter?
Both Hangzhou and Hat Yai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.
Hangzhou can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Hat Yai is much warmer than Hangzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hat Yai in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Hangzhou averages at about 5°C (41°F).
It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. In January, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Hangzhou. Hat Yai gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Hat Yai is January to April.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Hangzhou 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Hangzhou in the Spring?
Both Hangzhou and Hat Yai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Hat Yai is generally much warmer than Hangzhou. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 30°C (85°F), and Hangzhou fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Hangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hat Yai usually gets less rain in April than Hangzhou. Hat Yai gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year. January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai. May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHat Yai 30°C (85°F)Hangzhou 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Hangzhou and Hat Yai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Apr | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 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.