A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jaipur vs. Guilin for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jaipur or Guilin?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Guilin 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: Jaipur or Guilin?

Jaipur

Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.

Guilin

Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Guilin or Jaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $19, while the average daily cost in Guilin is $67. 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 Jaipur and Guilin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jaipur $12
    Guilin $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jaipur $24
    Guilin $68
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Guilin

Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Guilin? 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.

Hotels in Jaipur


Hotels in Guilin


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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: Jaipur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jaipur $1.54
    Guilin $5.76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Jaipur Taj Mahal & Agra Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $92
  • 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
  • 3 Day Guided Jaipur Tour With Stay at Heritage Home With Transfer: $144
  • Agra to Jaipur Private Transfer: $74
  • Amber fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Jaipur transfers: $30
  • Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
  • Day Trip to Keoladeo Birds National Park from Jaipur With Transfer to Agra: $99
  • Exploring the Colorful Markets: Shopping tour of Jaipur with Transfers: $107
  • From Agra : 2 Day Jaipur Transfer & Jaipur Sightseeing Tour: $162
  • From Agra: Private Jaipur Tour with Transfer to Delhi: $122
  • From Delhi: Private Jaipur Guided, City Tour with Transfers: $36
  • From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Agra: $45

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:


  • Taxi
    $2.76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:

  • Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
  • Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area: $267
  • Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
  • Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
  • Private Transfer from Yangshuo/Guilin to Sanjiang and stops Longji Rice Terraces: $160
  • Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
  • Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
  • Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
  • Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $92
  • Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Xingping hotel: $64
  • Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $57
  • Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Guilin?

Prices for flights to both Guilin and Jaipur 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jaipur $4.75
    Guilin $22
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.58
  • Soda
    $0.12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Jaipur Street food tour: $4.59
  • Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $12
  • Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
  • Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class) : $16
  • cooking class demo with dinner: $20
  • Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
  • Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
  • Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
  • Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $22
  • Taste of Jaipur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour with Local): $24
  • History Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $25
  • Food Tour in Jaipur: $25

Typical Food Prices in Guilin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:


  • Fresh Coconut Drink
    $1.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.

  • Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
  • Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jaipur $3.81
    Guilin $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.20

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.

  • All Inclusive Full Day Guided Jaipur City Tour: $4.50
  • Agra Sunrise Sightseeing with Fatehpur Sikri: All Inclusive: $5.00
  • Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Jaipur by Car: $5.00
  • From Half-Day City Tour with Guide: $5.88
  • Private Shopping Tour by Tuk Tuk: $6.00
  • Private Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $6.00
  • Private Shopping City Tour by Tuk Tuk: $6.00
  • Private Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour By Tuk-Tuk: $6.00
  • From Private Half-Day City Tour with Guide: $6.50
  • Full day Jaipur sightseeing tour by tuk tuk.: $6.52
  • Jaipur customized Half Day Tour: $6.55
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour by tuk tuk: $6.71

Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin

Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entrance to the Caves
    $17

Tours and Activities in Guilin

Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2-Day Self-Guided Guilin Tour with 4 Star Boat, Yangshuo and Longji Terraces : $200
  • Full-Day Guilin Li-River Cruise with 4 star boat and Reed Flute Cave Tour: $262
  • Full-Day Yangshuo Sunrise and Li-River cruise with the 4 Star Boat Private Tour: $272
  • Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour with the Ping'an and Dazhai Village: $209
  • 1 Day Guilin to Yangshuo with top scenery & culture private tour : $79
  • 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $219
  • 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $169
  • 1 Day Relaxing Li River Cruise Private Tour with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room: $251
  • 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour: $94
  • 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Hiking along the Yulong river Private Tour: $103
  • 1 Day Yangshuo private Day Tour with the Scooter: $105
  • 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jaipur $2.72
    Guilin $5.72

Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:

  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $32
  • Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $39
  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Guilin, we can see that Guilin is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Guilin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guilin than you might in Jaipur.

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


Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Guilin?

Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Guilin, 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.