Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Sukhothai?
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 Sukhothai or Guangzhou?
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 Sukhothai and Guangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Guangzhou?
Sukhothai
If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySukhothai $82Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Sukhothai is $82, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Sukhothai and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSukhothai $26Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSukhothai $52Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Sukhothai and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Sukhothai or Guangzhou? 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: Sukhothai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sukhothai $19Guangzhou $14
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 Sukhothai or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Sukhothai 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 daySukhothai $36Guangzhou $34
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
- Shenzhen Cantonese Dim Sum Cooking Class with Lunch: $86
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sukhothai $38Guangzhou $18
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySukhothai $14Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sukhothai and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Sukhothai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sukhothai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sukhothai 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Sukhothai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sukhothai or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Sukhothai. When comparing the sizes of Sukhothai and Guangzhou, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Sukhothai or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Sukhothai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sukhothai or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Sukhothai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Sukhothai often gets less sunshine than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySukhothai 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round.
In the autumn, Sukhothai is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sukhothai in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
In Sukhothai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during autumn. Sukhothai gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sukhothai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sukhothai usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSukhothai 28°C (83°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Guangzhou. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Sukhothai is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 25°C (77°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sukhothai this time of the year. In the winter, Sukhothai often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Sukhothai usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySukhothai 25°C (77°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year.
It's very hot in Sukhothai this time of the year. Sukhothai is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 32°C (89°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Sukhothai gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In April, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Sukhothai is October to April. The rainy season in Sukhothai is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSukhothai 32°C (89°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Sukhothai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (86°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 31°C (87°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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