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

Should you visit Koh Lipe or Hefei?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Hefei can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Hefei?

Koh Lipe

Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Adventure Tours to China, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in China.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Hefei, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Hefei much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Koh Lipe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lipe 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 Koh Lipe Expensive? and Is Hefei Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Hefei?

Hefei has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Lipe experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hefei in the Summer?

Both Hefei and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.

In the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Hefei. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hefei averages at about 29°C (83°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Hefei. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Hefei. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Hefei receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hefei in the Autumn?

Both Hefei and Koh Lipe during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Hefei. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Hefei fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Hefei. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Hefei receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Koh Lipe. May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hefei in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Hefei. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Hefei. Koh Lipe is much warmer than Hefei in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Hefei fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).

In January, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Hefei. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hefei receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hefei in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Hefei. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the spring, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Hefei. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Hefei averages at about 16°C (61°F).

Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in April than Hefei. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Hefei receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. May to October in Koh Lipe is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Hefei and Koh Lipe