China Vaccination Costs: Transparent 2026 Prices
July 28, 2026
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If you are budgeting for a trip, here is the clear picture of China vaccination costs. Most travellers spend around £105 on the core vaccines, and the total only rises if your route calls for extras like rabies or Japanese encephalitis. There is no malaria bill to factor in, because China is malaria-free, and every price includes the consultation, with no separate assessment fees. This guide lists the prices in full, and it sits alongside our full guide to travel vaccines for China.
China vaccine prices in full
Our prices are per dose, and the travel health consultation is included. This is what each vaccine relevant to China costs at our clinic.
| Vaccine | Doses | Per dose | Full course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 1 before travel (2nd at 6–12 mo) | £45 | £45 |
| Typhoid | 1 | £30 | £30 |
| Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio | 1 booster | £30 | £30 |
| Rabies (pre-exposure) | 2 (days 0 & 7) | £90 | £180 |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 | £100 | £200 |
| Hepatitis B | 3 | £40 | £120 |
| Chikungunya (for the south, if suitable) | 1 | £175 | £175 |
What a typical China trip costs
The total comes down to your route and season. Here is a rough guide by trip type, all with the consultation included.
| Trip type | Typical vaccines | From |
|---|---|---|
| Classic city tour (Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai) | Hep A, Typhoid, DTP | £105 |
| Longer / rural trip with rabies | Core three + Rabies | £285 |
| Rural summer trip (rice-growing regions) | Core three + Rabies + JE | £485 |
What changes your total
Three things move the number. The first is your route: a city tour needs only the core three, while rural and southern itineraries may add rabies and, in summer, Japanese encephalitis. The second is length of stay, since longer trips make hepatitis B and rabies more relevant. The third is whether you already have a recent DTP booster, which is one you can skip if it is within ten years. Helpfully, malaria tablets are not part of the picture at all, as our malaria tablets for China guide explains.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do China travel vaccines cost?
The core three, hepatitis A (£45), typhoid (£30) and a DTP booster (£30), come to £105, with the consultation included. Adding rabies brings it to about £285, and a rural summer package with Japanese encephalitis to roughly £485.
Is the consultation an extra cost?
No. The travel health consultation is included in the price of your vaccines. There is no separate assessment or booking fee.
Do I need to pay for malaria tablets for China?
No. China is malaria-free, so there are no antimalarials to buy. It is one destination where malaria is simply not part of your costs.
Do I have to pay for vaccines I don’t need?
No. We only recommend what your route and season call for. Many travellers on a city tour pay the £105 core figure and nothing more.
Can I spread the cost across doses?
Multi-dose courses like Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis B and rabies are paid per dose as you have them, so the cost is naturally spread across your appointments. We map out the schedule and cost at your first visit.
The clearest way to get your exact number is a short consultation, where we match the vaccines to your route. Bring your itinerary and we will confirm your China vaccine recommendations and the total.
