The average price of a 7-day trip to Dalian is $1,363 for a solo traveler, $2,448 for a couple, and $4,589 for a family of 4. Dalian hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) are between $709 and $964 per person for economy flights and $2,225 to $3,025 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $75 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 Dalian, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLC and stay in a Dalian hotel:
- February 12th to April 29th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dalian is usually early September.
Average Dalian Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dalian for a week is $995-$1,876($142-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $446 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dalian for a week is $2,282-$3,500($326-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dalian for a week is $3,374-$6,460($482-$923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $55 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dalian
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dalian? The cheapest trip to Dalian is about $121 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 $120 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 $44.
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 Dalian for a week is $850-$2,002($121-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $446 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dalian for a week is $1,436-$3,104($205-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dalian for a week is $2,872-$5,668($410-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Dalian cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dalian Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dalian.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dalian for a week is $2,411-$6,786($344-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,079 to $1,840 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dalian for a week is $4,120-$9,732($589-$1,390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,158 to $3,680 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dalian for a week is $8,240-$17,160($1,177-$2,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,316 to $7,360 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dalian Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dalian is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dalian 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.
Dalian 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 Dalian 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 Dalian.
Flight Costs to Dalian
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $964 average in late December to a low of $709 in early September. Median flight price is $704. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dalian our data includes 150 originating airports, and 92 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dalian from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $2,482 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Incheon International (ICN) in Seoul (South Korea) at an average of just $182.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dalian, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $255, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Dalian can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $590 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.