The average price of a 7-day trip to Guilin is $1,309 for a solo traveler, $2,351 for a couple, and $4,407 for a family of 4. Guilin hotels range from $42 to $189 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Liangjiang Airport (KWL) are between $804 and $1,165 per person for economy flights and $2,523 to $3,656 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $58 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 Guilin, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KWL and stay in a Guilin hotel:
- March 19th to May 20th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Guilin is usually early September.
Average Guilin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Guilin for a week is $957-$1,840($137-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $545 to $1,014 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Guilin for a week is $2,216-$3,562($317-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,090 to $2,028 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Guilin for a week is $3,264-$6,520($466-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,180 to $4,056 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Guilin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Guilin? The cheapest trip to Guilin is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 17% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $36.
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 Guilin for a week is $777-$1,531($111-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $545 to $1,014 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Guilin for a week is $1,434-$2,762($205-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,090 to $2,028 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Guilin for a week is $2,808-$5,428($401-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,180 to $4,056 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Guilin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Guilin Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Guilin.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Guilin for a week is $2,195-$6,334($314-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,281 to $2,150 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $189 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Guilin for a week is $3,826-$9,212($547-$1,316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,562 to $4,300 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $189 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Guilin for a week is $7,652-$16,696($1,093-$2,385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,124 to $8,600 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $378 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Guilin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Guilin is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Guilin due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Guilin 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 Guilin 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 Guilin.
Flight Costs to Guilin
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,165 average in late December to a low of $804 in early September. Median flight price is $818. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Guilin our data includes 105 originating airports, and 95 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Guilin from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $6,122 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 $286.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Guilin, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $361, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Guilin can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $472 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.