A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hefei vs. Whitsundays for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hefei or Whitsundays?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Hefei or Whitsundays? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Hefei or Whitsundays?

Hefei

While most would consider the city of Hefei a pass-through destination, there are plenty of things to see in the capital city of China's Anhui province.

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 from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hefei and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Hefei much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hefei 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 Hefei would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hefei 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 Hefei.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hefei Expensive? and Is Whitsundays Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Hefei 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 Hefei has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Hefei or Whitsundays in the Summer?

Both Whitsundays and Hefei during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Hefei is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Hefei average around 29°C (83°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 Hefei. Hefei usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Hefei gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hefei or Whitsundays in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hefei and Whitsundays.

Hefei is cooler than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hefei averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.

Whitsundays receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Hefei usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Hefei gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Hefei or Whitsundays in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Hefei as well as Whitsundays.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Hefei. In the winter, Hefei is much colder than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hefei in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.

Hefei usually gets less rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Hefei gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hefei or Whitsundays in the Spring?

Both Whitsundays and Hefei are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Hefei is generally cooler than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Hefei average around 16°C (61°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In April, Hefei usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Hefei gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Hefei