Average cost of trip to Beijing (China)

A lot of people want to visit Beijing (China) and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to Beijing from

How much does it cost to fly to Beijing? High season for flights to Beijing (China) spans from July to August — prepare to pay $767.00 and more for your return flight to Beijing (China). The period from January to June is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $593.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Beijing

How much do hotels charge per night in Beijing? High season in Beijing (China) runs from April to May. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $321.00. Low season spans from August to March. You can get a room for a night for as low as $69.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $157.45 per night, but prices can go up to 103% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $50.00 per night, but prices can go up to 542% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Beijing

How much does food in Beijing cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Beijing is ¥0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Beijing would cost you around ¥36.11 ($4.95). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around ¥81.11 ($11.12). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A soft drink is around ¥5.62 ($0.77) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around ¥17.94 ($2.46) when you buy it in a bar.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Beijing

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Beijing? Guided group tours are approximately ¥464.35 ($63.66) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in Beijing on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Beijing

How much does airport transfer cost in Beijing? Renting a car in Beijing would cost you around ¥462.60 ($63.42) a day.

☀ Weather in Beijing

The hottest season in Beijing runs from May to September. The average temperature is around 31 °C. The rainy season is from May to September with average rainfall of 41mm.