A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tiger Leaping Gorge vs. Hobart for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tiger Leaping Gorge or Hobart?

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 Hobart. 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 Hobart?

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.

Hobart

Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Hobart 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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    Hobart Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $54
    Hobart $156

The average daily cost (per person) in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $54, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $156. 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 Hobart in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $13
    Hobart $77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $26
    Hobart $154
Compare Hotels in Tiger Leaping Gorge and Hobart

Looking for a hotel in Tiger Leaping Gorge or Hobart? 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.

Hotels in Tiger Leaping Gorge


Hotels in Hobart


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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: Hobart Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $17
    Hobart $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart

Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $152
  • George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $152
  • Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $40
  • Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Tiger Leaping Gorge or Hobart?

Prices for flights to both Hobart 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $28
    Hobart $49

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $15
    Hobart $23

Tours and Activities in Hobart

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.

  • Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $23
  • Morning River Cruise: $23
  • 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $30
  • From Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour: $36
  • 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $36
  • Mt Wellington Ultimate Afternoon Tour: $40
  • 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour: $40
  • Historic Lunch Cruise: $43
  • Mount Wellington and Hobart Sightseeing Combo Ticket: $56
  • Rum and Beer Tour with Lunch: $65
  • nipaluna Half-Day Highlights Tour: $65
  • Historic Richmond Village Half-Day Coach Tour: $69

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tiger Leaping Gorge $6.46
    Hobart $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart

Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
  • Cascade Brewery Experience: $26
  • Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $145
  • Moorilla's Big Day Out at Mona - Wine Tasting and Lunch: $165
  • Tasmania: Private Distillers Reserve Distillery Tour: $224


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tiger Leaping Gorge and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive?.