The average price of a 7-day trip to Guangzhou is $1,163 for a solo traveler, $2,089 for a couple, and $3,916 for a family of 4. Guangzhou hotels range from $26 to $118 per night with an average of $48, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are between $717 and $1,087 per person for economy flights and $2,250 to $3,411 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $54 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 Guangzhou, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CAN and stay in a Guangzhou hotel:
- January 22nd to April 15th (except the weeks of January 29th and March 19th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Guangzhou is usually early September.
Average Guangzhou Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Guangzhou for a week is $827-$1,669($118-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $447 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Guangzhou for a week is $1,996-$3,308($285-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $894 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Guangzhou for a week is $2,912-$5,770($416-$824 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,788 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $82 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Guangzhou
How cheap can you make a vacation to Guangzhou? The cheapest trip to Guangzhou is about $94 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $22.
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 Guangzhou for a week is $657-$1,380($94-$197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $447 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Guangzhou for a week is $1,188-$2,454($170-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $894 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Guangzhou for a week is $2,298-$4,758($328-$680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,788 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Guangzhou cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Guangzhou Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Guangzhou.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Guangzhou for a week is $1,933-$7,044($276-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $2,483 for first class
Lodging: $64 to $118 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 Guangzhou for a week is $3,482-$10,248($497-$1,464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,440 to $4,966 for first class
Lodging: $64 to $118 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 Guangzhou for a week is $6,964-$18,960($995-$2,709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,880 to $9,932 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $236 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,024 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Guangzhou Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Guangzhou is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Guangzhou 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.
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Guangzhou.
Flight Costs to Guangzhou
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,087 average in mid December to a low of $717 in early September. Median flight price is $656. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Guangzhou our data includes 332 originating airports, and 168 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Guangzhou from an airport like Long Island MacArthur (ISP) in Islip, NY (the United States) for an average $9,090 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $176.
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 Guangzhou, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $370, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Guangzhou can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $350 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.