Which place is cheaper, Zhangjiajie or Lombok?
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 Lombok or Zhangjiajie?
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 Zhangjiajie. 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 Zhangjiajie?
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.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Zhangjiajie $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Zhangjiajie is $79. 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 Zhangjiajie in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Zhangjiajie $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Zhangjiajie $60
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Zhangjiajie
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Zhangjiajie? 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: Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Zhangjiajie $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $230
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $165
- Private Transfer from Brang Biji to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
- Private Transfer from Lempeh to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $101
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $77
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $77
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $77
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Pengawisan: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $710
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $322
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private transfer from Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) to Changsha area: $213
- 1 Day Fenghuang and Furong Town Day Tour with Hotel Transfers: $192
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer: Zhangjiajie from/to Fenghuang: $168
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $52
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport private transfer service: $20
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Zhangjiajie?
Prices for flights to both Zhangjiajie 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
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Food Meals for one dayLombok $20Zhangjiajie $36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour Visit Avatar Mount and Tianzi Mount with Dinner: $196
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Zhangjiajie $23
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Waterfall Tour And Sasak Traditional Tour: $77
- "Private 2D1N Adventure: Explore Pergasingan Hills": $163
- 1 Day Pink Beach Tour in East Lombok: $92
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $285
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $195
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Best Waterfall Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Private Tour: $59
- Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $99
- Dirt Bike Adventure at Kuta Lombok: $135
- Dolphins Cruise: $154
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers : $71
- Exotic Lombok's Pink Beach Private Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- 2-Day Private Combo Tour: Avatar Mountain & Tianmen Mountain: $251
- 2-Days Private tour to Avatar mount & Have's Gate & Glass bridge: $250
- (Private Day Tour) Zhangjiajie National Park + Tianzi Mountain: $195
- 1 Day Dragon Sitting Gorge & Red Stone Forest Geo-park TOUR！: $272
- 1 Day Private Expedition Tour to Binlang Valley: $142
- 1 Day VIP Tour: Avatar Mountain&72 Odd Towers (Free Ticket): $203
- 1 day tour Avatar Mountain and Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge: $239
- 1-Day Private Tour to Glass Bridge & Yellow Dragon Cave: $102
- 1-Day Private Tour to Tianmen Mountain & Glass Walk & Night Light: $146
- 1-Day Private Tour to ZJJ National Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & AVATAR Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Zhangjiajie $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Zhangjiajie, we can see that Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie in the Summer?
Both Zhangjiajie and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is cooler than Zhangjiajie in the summer. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Zhangjiajie. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Lombok is May to September.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Zhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Zhangjiajie in the Autumn?
Both Zhangjiajie and Lombok during the autumn 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 autumn, Lombok is much warmer than Zhangjiajie. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lombok in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Zhangjiajie. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Zhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Zhangjiajie in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Zhangjiajie. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In January, Lombok is generally much warmer than Zhangjiajie. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Zhangjiajie. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Zhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Zhangjiajie in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Zhangjiajie. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lombok is much warmer than Zhangjiajie in the spring. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Zhangjiajie. Lombok usually gets less rain in April than Zhangjiajie. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season. November to April in Lombok is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Zhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Zhangjiajie and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
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