Is Hangzhou expensive? This breakdown covers flights, hotels, food, tickets, and extras across three budget tiers — budget, mid-range, and luxury.
[Budget] Total ~2500 RMB/person. Flights: 600-1000 RMB round-trip in low season. Lodging: hostel/guesthouse 4 nights 400-600 RMB/person. Food: 5 days 450 RMB. Transport: bus + Didi 100 RMB. Tickets: 200 RMB. Other: 100 RMB. [Mid-range] Total ~4000 RMB/person. Flights: 1200-2000 RMB round-trip. Lodging: 4-star 4 nights 1200 RMB/person. Food: 1500 RMB. Transport: 1-day chartered car 300 RMB. Tickets: 500 RMB. Shopping: 500 RMB.
[Luxury] Total ~9000 RMB/person. Flights: business class 4000-7000 RMB round-trip. Lodging: 5-star 4 nights 4000 RMB/person. Food: 4000 RMB. Transport: business van 1500 RMB. Tickets + activities: 3000 RMB. Shopping: 5000 RMB. Money-saving tips: ① Travel in low season; ② Book flights 1-2 months ahead; ③ Use credit card hotel discounts; ④ Buy tickets on the official WeChat; ⑤ Eat Dongpo Pork at local spots.