Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Koh Tarutao?
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 Koh Tarutao 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 Koh Tarutao 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: Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou?
Koh Tarutao
While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Koh Tarutao Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Tarutao $137Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Tarutao is $137, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Koh Tarutao and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Tarutao $57Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Tarutao $114Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Koh Tarutao and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Koh Tarutao 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Tarutao $39Guangzhou $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- 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
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Koh Tarutao 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 dayKoh Tarutao $56Guangzhou $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Shenzhen Cantonese Dim Sum Cooking Class with Lunch: $86
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Tarutao $17Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Tarutao $8.08Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Tarutao and Guangzhou, we can see that Koh Tarutao is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Tarutao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Tarutao than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Tarutao Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Tarutao experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Koh Tarutao during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Tarutao because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Koh Tarutao is around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Tarutao in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 29°C (84°F).
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Tarutao. Koh Tarutao usually gets more rain in July than Guangzhou. Koh Tarutao gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Tarutao and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Tarutao year-round.
In October, Koh Tarutao is generally a little warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Koh Tarutao average around 27°C (81°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
Koh Tarutao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Tarutao usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Koh Tarutao gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to April in Koh Tarutao is the dry season. Also, May and October is the rainy season in Koh Tarutao.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Tarutao as well as Guangzhou. Koh Tarutao attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Tarutao is much warmer than Guangzhou in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Tarutao averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Koh Tarutao usually gets more rain in January than Guangzhou. Koh Tarutao gets 50 mm (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 JanuaryKoh Tarutao 27°C (80°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Koh Tarutao are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Tarutao throughout the year.
In the spring, Koh Tarutao is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Tarutao in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. It's quite rainy in Koh Tarutao. In April, Koh Tarutao usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Koh Tarutao gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Koh Tarutao is November to April. The rainy season in Koh Tarutao is May and October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Tarutao 29°C (85°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Koh Tarutao
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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.