The average price of a 7-day trip to North China is $1,461 for a solo traveler, $2,624 for a couple, and $4,919 for a family of 4. North China hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capital International Airport (PEK) are between $714 and $1,093 per person for economy flights and $2,241 to $3,430 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $82 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 North China, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PEK and stay in a North China hotel:
- February 5th to April 29th
- August 27th to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in North China is usually early November.
Average North China Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit North China for a week is $1,021-$2,077($146-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $951 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit North China for a week is $2,260-$3,886($323-$555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,902 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit North China for a week is $3,196-$7,204($457-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,804 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $97 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to North China
How cheap can you make a vacation to North China? The cheapest trip to North China is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $44.
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 North China for a week is $845-$1,785($121-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $951 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit North China for a week is $1,426-$3,030($204-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,902 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit North China for a week is $2,828-$5,844($404-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,804 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to North China cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury North China Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in North China.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit North China for a week is $2,411-$8,222($344-$1,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,198 to $2,482 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit North China for a week is $4,078-$11,908($583-$1,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,396 to $4,964 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit North China for a week is $8,156-$21,092($1,165-$3,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,792 to $9,928 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
North China Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in North China is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in North China 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.
North China 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 North China 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in North China.
Flight Costs to North China
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,093 average in mid December to a low of $714 in early November. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For North China our data includes 463 originating airports, and 167 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to North China from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,623 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ulanqab Jining (UCB) in Wulanchabu (China) at an average of just $154.
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 North China, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $379, so you can easily save about 53% 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 North China can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.