The average price of a 7-day trip to Lhasa is $1,837 for a solo traveler, $3,299 for a couple, and $6,185 for a family of 4. Lhasa hotels range from $42 to $193 per night with an average of $75. Average worldwide flight costs to Gonggar Airport (LXA) are between $1,325 and $1,962 per person for economy flights and $4,158 to $6,157 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $66 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 Lhasa, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LXA and stay in a Lhasa hotel:
- January 22nd to March 18th
- July 30th to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lhasa is usually late September.
Average Lhasa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lhasa for a week is $1,462-$2,458($209-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $900 to $1,570 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lhasa for a week is $2,600-$4,490($371-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,800 to $3,140 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lhasa for a week is $5,200-$8,980($743-$1,283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,600 to $6,280 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Lhasa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lhasa? The cheapest trip to Lhasa is about $174 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $34.
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 Lhasa for a week is $1,216-$2,046($174-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $900 to $1,570 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lhasa for a week is $2,228-$3,840($318-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,800 to $3,140 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lhasa for a week is $4,456-$7,680($637-$1,097 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,600 to $6,280 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible to travel to Lhasa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lhasa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lhasa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lhasa for a week is $3,290-$5,271($470-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,259 to $3,140 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $193 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lhasa for a week is $6,004-$9,384($858-$1,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,518 to $6,280 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $193 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lhasa for a week is $12,008-$18,768($1,715-$2,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,036 to $12,560 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $386 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Lhasa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lhasa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lhasa due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lhasa 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 Lhasa 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Lhasa.
Flight Costs to Lhasa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,962 average in early May to a low of $1,325 in late September. Median flight price is $1,245. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lhasa our data includes 51 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lhasa from an airport like Newark Liberty International (EWR) in Newark, NJ (the United States) for an average $11,425 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Aba Hongyuan (AHJ) in Hongyuan Xian (China) at an average of just $474.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lhasa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $637, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Lhasa can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $481 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.