The average price of a 7-day trip to Dali is $1,686 for a solo traveler, $3,028 for a couple, and $5,677 for a family of 4. Dali hotels range from $55 to $251 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Xiaguan Airport (DLU) are between $801 and $1,138 per person for economy flights and $2,514 to $3,571 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $90 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Dali, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLU and stay in a Dali hotel:
- March 26th to July 15th (except the week of June 11th)
- August 6th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dali is usually early September.
Average Dali Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dali for a week is $1,329-$2,350($190-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $580 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dali for a week is $2,680-$4,232($383-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,160 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dali for a week is $4,476-$7,720($639-$1,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,320 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $152 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dali
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dali? The cheapest trip to Dali is about $146 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Dali for a week is $1,021-$2,938($146-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $580 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dali for a week is $1,748-$4,256($250-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,160 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dali for a week is $3,496-$7,702($499-$1,100 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,320 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $405 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Dali cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dali Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dali.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dali for a week is $3,050-$8,656($436-$1,237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,711 to $2,836 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dali for a week is $5,356-$12,752($765-$1,822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,422 to $5,672 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dali for a week is $10,712-$23,680($1,530-$3,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,844 to $11,344 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dali Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dali is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dali due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Dali Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Dali hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Dali.
Flight Costs to Dali
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,138 average in mid December to a low of $801 in early September. Median flight price is $863. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dali our data includes 33 originating airports, and 32 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dali from an airport like Blue Grass (LEX) in Lexington, KY (the United States) for an average $5,721 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jiangbei (CKG) in Chongqing (China) at an average of just $358.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dali, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $337, so you can easily save about 42% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Dali can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $625 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.