Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Khao Yai National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Khao Yai National Park?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $62. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Amman and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Khao Yai National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Khao Yai National Park $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Shuttle Transfer from Amman to Jerusalem: $79
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport and Amman Private Transfer /Multiple Destion: $41
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $34Khao Yai National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $150
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Khao Yai National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Khao Yai National Park is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Khao Yai National Park. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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