With a population of 6.50 million, Xi'an is the largest city in Shaanxi, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Xi'an has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wei - W Xi’an (333 Qujiang Chi East Road) and Jingxuan Chinese - The Ritz-Carlton Xi'an (XI'AN No.50, Keji 2nd Road) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Xi'an in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Xi'an, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Xi'an, you’ll arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), which is located 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Xi'an from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 25h 10m.
Located 13 km from the city centre, Xi'an Xi An North Railway Station is the busiest station in Xi'an. Another popular train station is Xi'an Xi An Railway Station, located 4 km from the centre.
Average rates range from around €39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €97 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Xi'an, with prices from €18 to €182 per night. Beilin is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Xi'an are about 38% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Yanta - In Xi'an’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton Xi'an High-Tech Zone, The Westin Xi'an and Wyndham Grand Xian South.
Xincheng - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square, Hilton Xi'an and Golden Flower Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Xincheng is €33.
Beilin - Xi'an Dajing Castle Hotel, Jinmao Hotel Xi'an Downtown ( Bell & Drum Tower) and Citadines Xingqing Palace XI'an have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Beilin will cost you about €27 per night.
Expect to pay €1.14 per litre in Xi'an (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.61 and €18.14. The most frequently booked car type in Xi'an is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.