Hong Kong travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hong Kong
With 6.90 million inhabitants, Hong Kong is the most populous city in Hong Kong. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hong Kong has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hong Kong
Central and Western District is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Hong Kong. These include popular favorites such as Amber (15 Queens Road Central), Beefbar Hong Kong (Club Lusitano 16 Ice House St) and Café Causette - Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (5 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong 00000). If you’re looking for affordable options, Playt - The Parklane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel (310 Gloucester Road) and The Canton Library (28/F, One Peking Peking Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Hong Kong
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hong Kong in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 15.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hong Kong, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Hong Kong
Plane
When flying to Hong Kong, you’ll arrive at Hong Kong Airport (HKG), which is located 26 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hong Kong include Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Hong Kong from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 40m.
Train
Located 2.8 km from the city center, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station is the busiest station in Hong Kong. Another popular train station is Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station, located 3.1 km from the center.
Bus
Hong Kong’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airports near Hong Kong
Airlines serving Hong Kong
Where to stay in Hong Kong
From 5-star hotels such as the Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong to great affordable options like the attitude on granville, Hong Kong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pearl Premium Guest House and Asia Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hong Kong, with prices from $24 to $485 per night. Yau Tsim Mong District is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hong Kong are about 178% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Mong Kok - In Hong Kong’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Lodgewood by Nina Hospitality Mong Kok, Cordis, Hong Kong and Royal Plaza Hotel.
Wan Chai District - Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay, The Emperor Hotel and Mira Moon have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Wan Chai District will cost you about $27 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hong Kong
Most booked hotels in Hong Kong
Renting a car in Hong Kong
Renting a car in Hong Kong costs $108 per day, on average, or $541 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
Expect to pay $12.15 per gallon in Hong Kong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $145.81 and $194.42. Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hong Kong, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.