Is Hualien Expensive?

Is Hualien expensive to visit?

Hualien is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $106. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its overall travel costs, comparable to places like Sapporo and Seoul.

The Syuentzang Temple, Hualien, Taiwan

How expensive is Hualien?

On average, visitors spend about $106 per day when visiting Hualien (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $212 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Hualien here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Hualien?

A weekend trip to Hualien costs about $318 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $636.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Hualien?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Hualien costs around $742 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,485.

Is it expensive to backpack in Hualien?

With more than 10 hostels around town, Hualien is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $19 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $13 and the most expensive rooms costing about $27. (See hostel prices in Hualien here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Hualien.

• $13 for a dorm bed at World Inn
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• $23 for a dorm bed at Lazy House
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• $22 for a dorm bed at Hualien Wow Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Hualien?

Activities and things to do in Hualien can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $20 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Full Day Tour in Taroko National Park from Hualien: $199
• Shuimutin Exclusive SUP Day tour(Hualien to Taitung): $89
• One-Day Private Guided Tour in Taroko Gorge from Hualien: $117
• Full-Day Private Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City: $139
• Full-Day Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City: $115
• Wild ATV Self-driving Experience: $42
• Qixingtan Fish Fishing Chihsingtan Classic Fishing Tour: $23
• Hualien Changhong Bridge SUP Day tour: $85

Is food expensive in Hualien?

Food in Hualien can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $31 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $17. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Aboriginal Cooking Class in Hualien: $100

Is transportation expensive in Hualien?

Local transportation in Hualien can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $27 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $11. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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