Which place is cheaper, Guilin or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Lombok or Guilin?
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 Lombok and Guilin. 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: Lombok or Guilin?
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
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 Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
-
Lombok Prices
Indonesia PricesGuilin Prices
China Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Guilin $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Guilin is $84. 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 Lombok and Guilin in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Guilin $35
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Guilin $70
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Guilin
Looking for a hotel in Lombok 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.
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.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Guilin $5.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Round Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $40
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Private Transfer from Airport to or from Gili Asahan/ Gili Gede: $51
- Private Transfer from Batu Bolong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $67
- Private Transfer from Bintaro to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
-
Taxi$2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer: Guilin to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Longsheng hotel: $80
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Longsheng Hotel from Guilin City or Airport: $78
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $58
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Guilin?
Prices for flights to both Guilin and Lombok 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 dayLombok $20Guilin $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class : $25
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
-
Fresh Coconut Drink$1.40
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
- Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour: $65
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Guilin $28
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Tour-Car Hire With Full day Customize Trip: $33
- Lombok Customize Tour with Private Driver: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok White Water Rafting and Pura Lingsar Private Full Day Tour: $48
- Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour to a Tropical Paradise: $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Benang Stokel, Benang Kelambu, Culture, & Beach Tour: $49
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:
- 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
- 1 Day Congjiang Ethnic Dong Village Private Tour from Guilin: $219
- 1 Day Guilin Tour: Village Visit, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking: $230
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide: $209
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $209
- 1 Day Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Tour: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $172
- 1 Day Relaxing Li River Cruise With The 4 Star Luxury Boat lower Deck Seating: $225
- 1 Day Yangshuo Adventure Balloon Helicopter and Cave Experience: $208
- 1 Day Yangshuo Nature Explore Bamboo Rafting and Cave Adventure: $265
- 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Guilin $5.81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Guilin, we can see that Guilin is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Guilin Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Guilin?
Guilin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Guilin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Guilin. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Lombok is generally cooler than Guilin. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Guilin fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It's quite rainy in Guilin. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Guilin. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Guilin 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guilin in the Autumn?
Both Guilin and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is a little warmer than Guilin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Guilin fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Lombok. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Guilin. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Guilin 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guilin in the Winter?
Both Guilin and Lombok during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Lombok is much warmer than Guilin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Guilin averages at about 10°C (49°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Guilin. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Guilin 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guilin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Guilin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In April, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Guilin. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Guilin fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Guilin receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lombok usually receives less rain than Guilin. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring. May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Guilin 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Guilin and Lombok
| Lombok | Guilin | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 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.