Which place is cheaper, Benxi or Kobe?
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 Kobe or Benxi?
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 Kobe and Benxi. 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: Kobe or Benxi?
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
Benxi
Benxi, China is a city in the south east of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. The city itself is a major industrial hub, but is best known for the Benxi Shuidong National Park where you'll find the famous five million year old water cave. Benxi experiences cold winters, with weather being less enjoyable for touring from November through March. May through August see much warmer weather, getting up to the high 80's Fahrenheit in late summer. September and October are also good times to visit as temperatures cool to 60-70 degrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKobe $130Benxi $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Kobe is $130, while the average daily cost in Benxi is $118. 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 Kobe and Benxi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKobe $63Benxi $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKobe $126Benxi $94
Compare Hotels in Kobe and Benxi
Looking for a hotel in Kobe or Benxi? 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: Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kobe $14Benxi $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Kobe Airport UKB to Osaka and Kobe City: $58
- Kobe hotels to Kobe Airport (UKB) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Private Transfer from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport (UKB): $71
- Private Transfer from Kobe Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $71
- Kobe to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport (UKB): $91
- Arima Onsen Resorts to Osaka Airport (ITM) Departure Transfer: $111
- Kobe City: Private transfer to/from Itami Airport: $115
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Car: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Kobe or Benxi?
Prices for flights to both Benxi and Kobe 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 dayKobe $54Benxi $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class: Create Your Own Savory Pancake: $55
- Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class: $61
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $72
- Discover Kobe's Flavors On A Cooking Class: $76
- Kobe Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $95
- Cooking Class with Kobe Beef Sukiyaki and Origami: $101
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $223
- Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner: $487
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kobe $24Benxi $7.41
Tours and Activities in Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- ANCHOR Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Port Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- ANCHOR Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.84
- Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket: $9.46
- Classic Kobe GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Kobe Port Tower Entry Ticket: $18
- Private Ring Craft Experience in Kobe: $23
- Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience: $25
- Sorakuen Garden Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide: $46
- Arima Onsen History Tour: $46
- Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKobe $8.87Benxi $7.81
Sample the Local Flavors in Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- Private Sake Tour and Tasting at a Kobe Brewery: $82
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $87
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting Sake: $88
- KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide: $89
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef Bites: $108
- 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $186
When comparing the travel costs between Kobe and Benxi, we can see that Kobe is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kobe Expensive? and Is Benxi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kobe or Benxi?
Kobe has a larger population, and is about 55% larger than the population of Benxi. When comparing the sizes of Kobe and Benxi, 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 Kobe or Benxi?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kobe or Benxi in the Summer?
Both Benxi and Kobe during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Kobe for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Kobe is generally around the same temperature as Benxi. Daily temperatures in Kobe average around 27°C (80°F), and Benxi fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
In Benxi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Kobe often gets less sunshine than Benxi. Kobe gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 214 hours of full sun.
Benxi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kobe. Kobe usually gets less rain in July than Benxi. Kobe gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKobe 27°C (80°F)Benxi 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Kobe or Benxi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kobe and Benxi. The autumn months attract visitors to Kobe because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Kobe is much warmer than Benxi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kobe averages around 18°C (65°F) in October, and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Benxi this time of the year. Kobe usually receives less sunshine than Benxi during autumn. Kobe gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 216 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kobe usually receives more rain than Benxi. Kobe gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKobe 18°C (65°F)Benxi 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kobe or Benxi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kobe as well as Benxi. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Benxi. In the winter, Kobe is much warmer than Benxi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kobe in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Benxi averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Kobe often gets less sunshine than Benxi. Kobe gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 167 hours of full sun.
Kobe usually gets more rain in January than Benxi. Kobe gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKobe 5°C (42°F)Benxi -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Kobe or Benxi in the Spring?
Both Benxi and Kobe are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kobe for the activities around the city.
In April, Kobe is generally a little warmer than Benxi. Daily temperatures in Kobe average around 15°C (58°F), and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Benxi. Kobe usually receives less sunshine than Benxi during spring. Kobe gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 241 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kobe. In April, Kobe usually receives more rain than Benxi. Kobe gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKobe 15°C (58°F)Benxi 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Benxi and Kobe
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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