Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Wuhu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi. 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: Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi?
Wuhu
The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.
The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuhu $86Koh Phi Phi $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuhu is $86, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $72. 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 Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuhu $30Koh Phi Phi $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuhu $60Koh Phi Phi $80
Compare Hotels in Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi? 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: Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wuhu $26Koh Phi Phi $6.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$15
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Longboat Taxi$2.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $22
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $25
- Superfast Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Arisa Speed Boat: $28
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Wuhu 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 dayWuhu $39Koh Phi Phi $11
Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.64
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Sit Down Lunch$9.27
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Casual Lunch$5.73
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Coconut Donut$0.27
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$11
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Sit Down Dinner$14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Wuhu $18Koh Phi Phi $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.18
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $13
- Phuket Trick Eye 3D Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $21
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $27
- Wonderful Phi Phi Islands Highlights Tour: $50
- PHI PHI ISLAND - Sunrise Trip From Phi Phi Don By Phi Phi Local Tour: $53
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWuhu $8.08Koh Phi Phi $5.66
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$14
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Banana Daiquiri$5.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Wuhu is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu than you might in Koh Phi Phi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuhu Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi?
Wuhu has a larger population, and is about 510 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi?
Wuhu has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Phi Phi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Wuhu as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
In July, Wuhu is generally around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 28°C (83°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Wuhu receives a lot of rain in the summer. Wuhu usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWuhu 28°C (83°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Wuhu is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In October, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWuhu 17°C (63°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Wuhu during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
Wuhu can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Wuhu is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuhu in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Wuhu usually gets less rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year. December to March is the dry season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWuhu 3°C (37°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Wuhu or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuhu and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Wuhu is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 15°C (60°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Wuhu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWuhu 15°C (60°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Wuhu
| Wuhu | Koh Phi Phi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.