Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Tiger Leaping Gorge?
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 Tiger Leaping Gorge or Adelaide?
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 Tiger Leaping Gorge and Adelaide. 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: Tiger Leaping Gorge or Adelaide?
Tiger Leaping Gorge
One of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge gets its name from legend, where a tiger used a great rock in the center of the gorge as a stepping stone to leap from one side to the other. It is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery on either side with the Yangtze River rushing down through its center. Visitors come to Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike and witness its natural beauty.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTiger Leaping Gorge $54Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $54, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $133. 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTiger Leaping Gorge $13Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTiger Leaping Gorge $26Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Tiger Leaping Gorge and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Tiger Leaping Gorge or Adelaide? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tiger Leaping Gorge $17Adelaide $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $110
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $81
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $119
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $67
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $108
- Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $67
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $113
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $113
Is it cheaper to fly into Tiger Leaping Gorge or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 dayTiger Leaping Gorge $28Adelaide $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $36
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $201
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tiger Leaping Gorge $15Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Oz Wicked Glitch in Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Adelaide Historic Downtown Self Guided App Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Explore Amazing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $17
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Australian Wine Discovery Tour Ticket: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa: $20
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTiger Leaping Gorge $6.46Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- Experience SA Private Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup is in the Barossa: $34
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $100
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $104
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiger Leaping Gorge and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Tiger Leaping Gorge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tiger Leaping Gorge is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Tiger Leaping Gorge.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tiger Leaping Gorge Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
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.