Is Kao-hsiung Expensive?

Is Kao-hsiung expensive to visit?

Kao-hsiung is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $104. 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 Kobe and Okinawa.

How expensive is Kao-hsiung?

On average, visitors spend about $104 per day when visiting Kao-hsiung (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $207 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 Kao-hsiung here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Kao-hsiung?

A weekend trip to Kao-hsiung costs about $311 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 $621.

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

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Kao-hsiung costs around $725 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,449.

Is it expensive to backpack in Kao-hsiung?

Kao-hsiung is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 8 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $18 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $11 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $30. (See hostel prices in Kao-hsiung here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Kao-hsiung.

• $16 for a dorm bed at Trip GG Hostel
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• $16 for a dorm bed at AHIRUYAH
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• $15 for a dorm bed at With Inn Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Kao-hsiung?

Hotel prices in Kao-hsiung are very affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $43 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average [3_STAR_PRICE] a night and two star hotels average [2_STAR_PRICE] per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Kao-hsiung?

Activities and things to do in Kao-hsiung 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 $21 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour: $100
• Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: $75
• Kaohsiung Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $48
• 1 day tour - Kaohsiung: $160
• Half-day tour Kaohsiung: $103
• Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan: $78
• Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower and Anping Castle : $87
• Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture One Day Tour: $90

Is food expensive in Kao-hsiung?

Food in Kao-hsiung can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $32 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.

Is transportation expensive in Kao-hsiung?

Local transportation in Kao-hsiung can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $12 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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