Which place is cheaper, Wuhu or Hat Yai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hat Yai and Wuhu 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.
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.
The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.
The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hat Yai is $16, while the average daily cost in Wuhu 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 Hat Yai and Wuhu in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
Prices for flights to both Wuhu 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.
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hat Yai and Wuhu, we can see that Wuhu 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu 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 Wuhu Expensive?.
Wuhu has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Hat Yai and Wuhu, 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.
Wuhu has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hat Yai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Wuhu and Hat Yai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.
Hat Yai is around the same temperature as Wuhu in the summer. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Wuhu fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. In July, Hat Yai usually receives less rain than Wuhu. Hat Yai gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Wuhu and Hat Yai during the autumn 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 the autumn, Hat Yai is much warmer than Wuhu. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hat Yai in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuhu averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai usually gets more rain in October than Wuhu. Hat Yai gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hat Yai and Wuhu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round.
Wuhu can be very cold during winter. In January, Hat Yai is generally much warmer than Wuhu. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuhu fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Hat Yai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Wuhu. Hat Yai gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter. January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season.
The spring brings many poeple to Hat Yai as well as Wuhu. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hat Yai is much warmer than Wuhu in the spring. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 30°C (85°F) in April, and Wuhu fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuhu. Hat Yai usually gets less rain in April than Wuhu. Hat Yai gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season. May to December in Hat Yai is the rainy season.
Hat Yai | Wuhu | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Apr | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
May | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |