Which place is cheaper, Aoraki Mount Cook or Hengyang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hengyang or Aoraki Mount Cook?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hengyang and Aoraki Mount Cook 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: Hengyang or Aoraki Mount Cook?
Hengyang
Hengyang, China is a stunning, historically significant, city in southern China. With an almost six-thousand-year old history, Hengyang is the second largest city in the Hunan Province and is known for its agricultural, fishing, and rice. Near Hengyang is Mount Heng, a mountain famous in Chinese history and religion; it has 72 peaks and dozens of temples in the town below it.
Aoraki Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is located on the South Island of New Zealand. It was declared a national park in 1953 to protect and preserve the landscape. The park is home to the country's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. In Maori, Aoraki means, "cloud piercer", and the English name, Mt Cook, refers to the navigator James Cook, who discovered New Zealand in the 18th century. Mt Cook was the training location for Sir Edmund Hillary, who was the first person to summit Everest in 1953. Other peaks in the park include Mount Tasman, Mount Sefton, and Mount Hicks. Not only can you find lush greenery all over the park, but also, glaciers cover 40% of the parks area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHengyang $59Aoraki Mount Cook $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Hengyang is $59, while the average daily cost in Aoraki Mount Cook is $105. 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 Hengyang and Aoraki Mount Cook in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHengyang $26Aoraki Mount Cook $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHengyang $52Aoraki Mount Cook $118
Compare Hotels in Hengyang and Aoraki Mount Cook
Looking for a hotel in Hengyang or Aoraki Mount Cook? 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.Hengyang $14Aoraki Mount Cook $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Hengyang or Aoraki Mount Cook?
Prices for flights to both Aoraki Mount Cook and Hengyang 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 dayHengyang $21Aoraki Mount Cook $26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hengyang $19Aoraki Mount Cook $23
Tours and Activities in Aoraki Mount Cook
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aoraki Mount Cook.
- Fox Glacier Nature Tour: $54
- Franz Josef Nature Tour: $54
- Mt. Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (1-way) : $106
- From Christchurch: Mount Cook One-Way Discovery Tour: $118
- Mt Cook to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour 1 way: $120
- Mount Cook to Queenstown Day Tour: $148
- Day Tours from Mount Cook: $151
- Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Optional Activities : $151
- Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown: $151
- (MT) Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch: $178
- Gold Hunting Adventures: $223
- 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour: $289
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHengyang $13Aoraki Mount Cook $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Aoraki Mount Cook
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Aoraki Mount Cook:
- Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience: $15
- Kinross Winery: Valli Wine Tasting Experience: $27
- Kinross Winery: Premium Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hengyang and Aoraki Mount Cook, we can see that Aoraki Mount Cook is more expensive. And not only is Hengyang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hengyang is in Asia and Aoraki Mount Cook 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 Hengyang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hengyang 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 Aoraki Mount Cook would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aoraki Mount Cook than you might in Hengyang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hengyang Expensive? and Is Aoraki Mount Cook Expensive?.
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.