Which place is cheaper, Wellington or Zhangjiajie?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zhangjiajie or Wellington?
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 Zhangjiajie and Wellington. 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: Zhangjiajie or Wellington?
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhangjiajie $63Wellington $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangjiajie is $63, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $103. 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 Zhangjiajie and Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhangjiajie $30Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhangjiajie $60Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Zhangjiajie and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Zhangjiajie or Wellington? 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: Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zhangjiajie $14Wellington $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zhangjiajie Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Railway Station: $18
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie Train Station to Fenghuang hotel: $149
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer: $78
- Wellington Airport Transfer to Wellington Hotels and Vice versa: $75
- Private Transfer with Wellington Dial a Driver: $72
- Wētā Workshop Experience with Guided Transfers: $61
- Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Cruise Port to Wellington Hotels: $26
- Departure Transfer: Wellington Central City Centre Hotels to Wellington Airport: $13
- Arrival Transfer: Wellington Airport to Central Wellington City Centre Hotels: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangjiajie or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington and Zhangjiajie 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 dayZhangjiajie $20Wellington $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full-Day Private Discovery Tour to Tianmen Mountain National Park with Dinner: $184
Typical Food Prices in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour Of Wellington: $151
- A Taste Of Wellington Food Tour (half Day): $185
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhangjiajie $23Wellington $16
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- Half-Day Self-Guided Fenghuang Night Tour from Zhangjiajie: $200
- (Private Day Tour) Zhangjiajie National Park + Tianzi Mountain: $195
- 1 Day Dragon Sitting Gorge & Red Stone Forest Geo-park TOUR！: $272
- 1 Day Tianmen Mountain Tour: $139
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain and Glass Skywalk Tour: $154
- 1 Days Zhangjiajie Natural Beauty Tour with Baofeng Lake: $132
- 1-Day Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon(Glass Bridge) & Baofeng Lake Tour: $240
- 1-Day Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour: $146
- 2-Day “Best Of Zhangjiajie”-Avatar World & Tianmen Mountain Tour: $260
- 2-Day Zhangjiajie Happy Foodie&Sightseeing Tour: $300
- 2-Day Zhangjiajie Tour Including Yuanjiajie Mountains: $550
- 2-Full Days Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tour : $284
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5 hour Wellington City Heights Shared tour: $90
- A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour: $288
- From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour: $118
- From Source to Sea Remutaka Mountain Bike Cycle Tour: $103
- From Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa: $105
- From Taste Buds Tour of Petone: $165
- Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour: $178
- Full Day Tour of Wellington: $178
- Full-Day Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour: $51
- Fully customizable tours: $148
- Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington: $45
- Guided Wellington Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhangjiajie $16Wellington $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half Day Tour: $93
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $95
- 5 hour Martinborough shared Chefs Wine Tour with Gourmet lunch: $151
- Martinborough Full Day Wine Tour: $169
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $356
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangjiajie and Wellington, we can see that Wellington is more expensive. And not only is Zhangjiajie much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zhangjiajie is in Asia and Wellington 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 Zhangjiajie would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangjiajie 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington than you might in Zhangjiajie.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhangjiajie Expensive? and Is Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhangjiajie or Wellington?
Wellington has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Zhangjiajie and Wellington, 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 Zhangjiajie or Wellington?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Zhangjiajie has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Wellington in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zhangjiajie and Wellington. Furthermore, many travelers come to Wellington for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Zhangjiajie is much warmer than Wellington in the summer. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Wellington fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in January.
Zhangjiajie gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Zhangjiajie usually receives more rain than Wellingtonin January. Zhangjiajie gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryZhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Wellington in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zhangjiajie as well as Wellington. Additionally, many visitors come to Wellington in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Zhangjiajie is a little warmer than Wellington. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zhangjiajie in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Wellington averages at about 15°C (58°F)in April.
Zhangjiajie usually gets more rain in October than Wellingtonin April. Zhangjiajie gets 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilZhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Wellington in the Winter?
Both Wellington and Zhangjiajie are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Wellington for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Zhangjiajie is generally much colder than Wellingtonin July. Daily temperatures in Zhangjiajie average around 5°C (42°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wellington. In January, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin July. Zhangjiajie gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyZhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Wellington in the Spring?
Both Wellington and Zhangjiajie during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Wellington because of the beaches.
Zhangjiajie is a little warmer than Wellington in the spring. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Wellington fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie usually gets more rain in April than Wellingtonin October. Zhangjiajie gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberZhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Zhangjiajie
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 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.