Average cost of trip to Shenzhen (China)

A lot of people want to visit Shenzhen (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 Shenzhen from

How much does it cost to fly to Shenzhen? High season for flights to Shenzhen (China) spans from June to August — prepare to pay $733.00 and more for your return flight to Shenzhen (China). The period from January to March is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $512.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Shenzhen

How much do hotels charge per night in Shenzhen? High season in Shenzhen (China) runs from February to May. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $95.00. Low season spans from June to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $48.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $91.58 per night, but prices can go up to 3% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $35.73 per night, but prices can go up to 165% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Shenzhen

How much does food in Shenzhen cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Shenzhen is ¥0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Shenzhen would cost you around ¥54.13 ($7.42). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around ¥101.33 ($13.89). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Shenzhen is around ¥2.70 ($0.37). A soft drink is around ¥4.38 ($0.60) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around ¥16.49 ($2.26) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are ¥52.96 ($7.26) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Shenzhen

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Shenzhen?

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Shenzhen

How much does airport transfer cost in Shenzhen? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately ¥9.34 ($1.28).

☀ Weather in Shenzhen

The hottest season in Shenzhen runs from May to September. The average temperature is around 31 °C. The rainy season is from August to September with average rainfall of 173mm.