How much do five days in Hangzhou cost?
Budget around €982 per person for five days in Hangzhou (China), flight included: €707 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Geneva in November 2026 — and about €275 on the ground, that is €55 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €707 | €165 | €872 |
| 5 days | €707 | €275 | €982 |
| 7 days | €707 | €385 | €1092 |
| 10 days | €707 | €550 | €1257 |
| 14 days | €707 | €770 | €1477 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€707 from Geneva), living costs at the country average (€55/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €39 | €193 | €900 |
| Standard | €55 | €275 | €982 |
| Comfort | €99 | €495 | €1202 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Hangzhou: accommodation ≈ €25, meals ≈ €19, transport and sundries ≈ €11.
The flight: which city to leave from?
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Hangzhou to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Hangzhou cost?
Budget around €982 per person for five days in Hangzhou, flight included: €707 for the return flight (best fare observed from Geneva in November 2026) and about €275 on the ground (€55 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €900; in comfort you climb to €1202.
What daily budget should I plan for in Hangzhou?
About €55 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — China: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €39 on a shoestring and €99 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Hangzhou an expensive destination?
At €55 a day, Hangzhou is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Hangzhou?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €707 from Geneva, up to €813 from Nice. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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