The average price of a 7-day trip to Lanzhou is $1,698 for a solo traveler, $3,050 for a couple, and $5,717 for a family of 4. Lanzhou hotels range from $51 to $232 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $340 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) are between $799 and $1,205 per person for economy flights and $2,507 to $3,781 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $78 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 Lanzhou, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LHW and stay in a Lanzhou hotel:
- January 22nd to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)
- July 30th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lanzhou is usually early to mid September.
Average Lanzhou Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lanzhou for a week is $1,210-$2,464($173-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $553 to $1,048 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lanzhou for a week is $2,528-$4,372($361-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,106 to $2,096 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lanzhou for a week is $4,072-$7,768($582-$1,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,212 to $4,192 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $232 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lanzhou
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lanzhou? The cheapest trip to Lanzhou is about $133 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 $360 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 $41.
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 Lanzhou for a week is $932-$3,661($133-$523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $553 to $1,048 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $390 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lanzhou for a week is $1,618-$4,982($231-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,106 to $2,096 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $390 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lanzhou for a week is $3,236-$8,794($462-$1,256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,212 to $4,192 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $585 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lanzhou cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lanzhou Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lanzhou.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lanzhou for a week is $2,325-$8,308($332-$1,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,145 to $3,008 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lanzhou for a week is $3,960-$12,296($566-$1,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,290 to $6,016 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lanzhou for a week is $7,920-$22,432($1,131-$3,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,580 to $12,032 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lanzhou Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lanzhou is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lanzhou 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.
Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Lanzhou.
Flight Costs to Lanzhou
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,205 average in early to mid May to a low of $799 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $886. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lanzhou our data includes 113 originating airports, and 79 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lanzhou from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,373 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bayannur Tianjitai (RLK) in Bayannur (China) at an average of just $306.
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 Lanzhou, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $406, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Lanzhou can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $578 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.