Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Vientiane?
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 Vientiane or Guangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Guangzhou, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Vientiane or Guangzhou?
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
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 Bicycle Tours in Laos, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Vientiane Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $24Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $24, 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 Vientiane and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $8.45Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $17Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane 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.
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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: Vientiane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $2.01Guangzhou $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane - Hanoi Sleeping Bus Transfer : $63
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $24
- Guangzhou private airport transfer: $27
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Guangzhou : Private One-Way Transfers to/from Baiyun Airport(CAN): $30
- Guangzhou Airport & Train Station Private Transfer English Driver: $32
- Canton Fair Private Transfer between Guangzhou City Center and Pazhou Complex : $32
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport (CAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus Private Transfer Service: $38
- Guangzhou Private Intercity Transfer Shenzhen, Dongguan and More: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Vientiane 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 dayVientiane $12Guangzhou $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food ): $78
- Night Market, Dinner, and Nightclub: $90
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch: $95
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
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.Vientiane $3.80Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $30
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $30
- Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Half-Day Tour: $52
- Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park: $52
- Vientiane Sky Luge and Roller Zipline Experience: $55
- Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour: $56
- Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay: $58
- Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument: $59
- Half-Day City Tour - Morning or Afternoon: $65
- Vientiane Half Day City Tour: $80
- Vientiane : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $88
- Vientiane Half-Day City Tour: $89
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou：New Cultural Landmark Ticket -Explore Tang Style: $2.56
- 2,000-Year-Old Wonder-Nanyue King’s Tomb Ticket: $3.19
- Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq: $5.00
- Cantonese Heritage Tour with Key Cultural Stops: $6.74
- Discover Private Tour of Culture, Food & Pearl River: $6.99
- Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers): $13
- Foshan Classic Old Town Tour : $15
- Private Guangzhou Tour with Comfortable Transportation: $16
- Lychee Bay River Cruise: $24
- Grandview Museum of Nature Science Ticket: $25
- Pick Up Service and Tour for Canton Culture and Food: $26
- Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.12Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vientiane and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vientiane Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane and Guangzhou, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Vientiane or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vientiane or Guangzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
Vientiane is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives less sunshine than Guangzhou during summer. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun in the summer.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Vientiane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Guangzhou. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Vientiane is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vientiane in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vientiane this time of the year. In the autumn, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets more rain in October than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Guangzhou in the Winter?
Both Guangzhou and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
In January, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 24°C (75°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during winter. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vientiane usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Vientiane during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Vientiane this time of the year. Vientiane is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. In the spring, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vientiane usually gets less rain in April than Guangzhou. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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