The average price of a 7-day trip to Nanjing is $1,235 for a solo traveler, $2,218 for a couple, and $4,158 for a family of 4. Nanjing hotels range from $29 to $71 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lukou Airport (NKG) are between $791 and $1,274 per person for economy flights and $2,482 to $3,998 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $59 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 Nanjing, CN

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NKG and stay in a Nanjing hotel:

  • January 8th to March 18th
  • August 20th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nanjing is usually early September.

 

Average Nanjing Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Nanjing for a week is $895-$1,744($128-$249 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $521 to $1,019 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Nanjing for a week is $2,138-$3,686($305-$527 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,042 to $2,038 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Nanjing for a week is $3,196-$6,184($457-$883 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,084 to $4,076 for economy

Lodging: $64 to $76 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $67 to $73 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Nanjing

How cheap can you make a vacation to Nanjing? The cheapest trip to Nanjing is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% 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 $25.

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 Nanjing for a week is $725-$1,487($104-$212 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $521 to $1,019 for economy

Lodging: $25 to $29 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 Nanjing for a week is $1,330-$2,674($190-$382 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,042 to $2,038 for economy

Lodging: $25 to $29 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 Nanjing for a week is $2,588-$5,198($370-$743 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,084 to $4,076 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Nanjing cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Nanjing Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nanjing.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Nanjing for a week is $2,026-$7,042($289-$1,006 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,287 to $2,772 for first class

Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Nanjing for a week is $3,698-$10,556($528-$1,508 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,574 to $5,544 for first class

Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nanjing for a week is $7,396-$18,994($1,057-$2,713 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,148 to $11,088 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $142 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $823 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Nanjing Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Nanjing is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nanjing 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.

Nanjing 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Nanjing 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Nanjing.

 

Flight Costs to Nanjing

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,274 average in late December to a low of $791 in early September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nanjing our data includes 244 originating airports, and 125 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nanjing from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $6,703 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Huanghua (CSX) in Changsha (China) at an average of just $250.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nanjing, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $483, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Nanjing can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $364 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.

 

 

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