Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Pyeongchang?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Pyeongchang $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $133. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Guangzhou and Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Pyeongchang $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Pyeongchang $122
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Pyeongchang? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Pyeongchang $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang and Guangzhou change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayGuangzhou $34Pyeongchang $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Pyeongchang $50
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Pyeongchang $8.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Pyeongchang.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
Both Pyeongchang and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 15°C (60°F).
Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pyeongchang during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
Both Pyeongchang and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit.
Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In January, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Pyeongchang.
Guangzhou is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pyeongchang this time of the year. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Pyeongchang during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.