Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Kanchanaburi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou?
Kanchanaburi
If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Kanchanaburi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKanchanaburi $57Guangzhou $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Kanchanaburi is $57, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $110. 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 Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKanchanaburi $22Guangzhou $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKanchanaburi $44Guangzhou $122
Compare Hotels in Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou? 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: Kanchanaburi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kanchanaburi $14Guangzhou $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi
Also for Kanchanaburi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kanchanaburi River Kwai SUP Experience with Hotel Transfers: $40
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer to/from Kanchanaburi: $117
- Private Erawan Falls & River Kwai with Transfer from Kanchanaburi: $222
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $186
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $44
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $45
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and City Center: $38
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Round-Trip Airport Transfers in English-speaking Services: $197
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Departure Transfer in English-speaking: Hotel to Airport: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Kanchanaburi 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 dayKanchanaburi $24Guangzhou $36
Typical Food Prices in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch$4.60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai Cooking Class: $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Private Cantonese Cooking Consultation and Custom Menu Planning: $19
- Guangzhou Local Life Street Food Tour Hidden Spots and Markets: $39
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Half Day Cantonese Cooking Class for Chinese Culinary Experience: $80
- Guangzhou Night Walking and Food Tour: Led by Local Cantonese: $82
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour: $94
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Tanxiu Banquet Immersive Drama and Dinner Experience in Foshan: $98
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour Pearl River Cruise & Dim-Sum Dinner: $110
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kanchanaburi $10Guangzhou $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kanchanaburi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Entry Park TreeHouse$6.14
Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discovery Bike Tour: $18
- Best Paddleboarding Experience in Kanchanaburi River: $27
- River Kwai Paddleboarding Experience in Kanchanaburi: $30
- Fun Tree Top Zipline Adventure and Challenge in Kanchanaburi: $37
- Kanchanaburi Tree Top Adventure Park Tours: $40
- Half Day Kanchanaburi Bike Tour with History and Local Life: $52
- WWII History Bike Tour in Kanchanaburi with Local Guide: $58
- Kanchanaburi Countryside Cycling Adventure: $58
- Kanchanaburi Morning Countryside Bike Experience: $62
- Full Day Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall and Historical Sites Tour: $78
- Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall and Death Railway Full Day Tour: $81
- Kanchanaburi Tour Hellfire Pass History tour: $107
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1 Day Relaxing Exploring Tour in Guangzhou: $156
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience: $118
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
- All-inclusive Guangzhou Historic City Private Day Tour: $192
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
- Ancient Water Village Folk Houses and Wine Museum Private Tour: $220
- Baiyun Mountain Canton Tower Iconic City Landmarks Private Tour: $180
- Big Buddha Statue Lotus Mountain Seagull Island Private Tour: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKanchanaburi $9.03Guangzhou $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Kanchanaburi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kanchanaburi Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Kanchanaburi. When comparing the sizes of Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou, 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 Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kanchanaburi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Kanchanaburi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kanchanaburi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Kanchanaburi is generally around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 29°C (84°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Kanchanaburi often gets less sunshine than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kanchanaburi usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year. July to October is the rainy season in Kanchanaburi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKanchanaburi 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kanchanaburi and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kanchanaburi year-round.
Kanchanaburi is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kanchanaburi averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Kanchanaburi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kanchanaburi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou during autumn. Kanchanaburi gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kanchanaburi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kanchanaburi usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to May in Kanchanaburi is the dry season. Also, July to October is the rainy season in Kanchanaburi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKanchanaburi 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kanchanaburi as well as Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Kanchanaburi is much warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kanchanaburi in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kanchanaburi this time of the year. In the winter, Kanchanaburi often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Kanchanaburi usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKanchanaburi 25°C (77°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Kanchanaburi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kanchanaburi throughout the year.
Kanchanaburi can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Kanchanaburi is generally a little warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 32°C (89°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Kanchanaburi gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In April, Kanchanaburi usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Kanchanaburi gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Kanchanaburi is November to May.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKanchanaburi 32°C (89°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Kanchanaburi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (87°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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