The average price of a 7-day trip to Golmud is $1,508 for a solo traveler, $2,708 for a couple, and $5,077 for a family of 4. Golmud hotels range from $36 to $165 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Xining Airport (XNN) are between $842 and $1,659 per person for economy flights and $2,642 to $5,206 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $53 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 Golmud, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to XNN and stay in a Golmud hotel:
- March 26th to June 10th
- July 2nd to October 28th (except the weeks of July 9th and July 23rd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Golmud is usually early to mid September.
Average Golmud Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Golmud for a week is $1,046-$2,114($149-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $611 to $1,377 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Golmud for a week is $2,308-$4,426($330-$632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,222 to $2,754 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Golmud for a week is $3,542-$7,724($506-$1,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,444 to $5,508 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $57 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Golmud
How cheap can you make a vacation to Golmud? The cheapest trip to Golmud is about $129 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 $160 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 $32.
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 Golmud for a week is $901-$2,766($129-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $611 to $1,377 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Golmud for a week is $1,610-$4,332($230-$619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,222 to $2,754 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Golmud for a week is $3,220-$7,944($460-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,444 to $5,508 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Golmud cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Golmud Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Golmud.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Golmud for a week is $2,237-$7,507($320-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $3,993 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $462 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Golmud for a week is $4,096-$12,242($585-$1,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,920 to $7,986 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $462 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Golmud for a week is $8,192-$23,098($1,170-$3,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,840 to $15,972 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $693 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Golmud Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Golmud is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Golmud 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.
Golmud 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 Golmud 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 Golmud.
Flight Costs to Golmud
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,659 average in late January to a low of $842 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $886. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Golmud our data includes 73 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Golmud from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $5,815 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Xianyang (XIY) in Xi’an (China) at an average of just $379.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Golmud, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $816, so you can easily save about 97% 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 Golmud can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $410 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.