Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Arrowtown?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Arrowtown or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Arrowtown and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Arrowtown or Khao Yai National Park?
Arrowtown
Historically, Arrowtown is an old gold mining town that is located on the South Island of New Zealand. The town was established during the Otago gold rush of 1862. It is very close to Queenstown, which is a very popular destination among travelers, and it is definitely worth visiting if you are in the Otago region of New Zealand. It is a very tiny town, with a population of just over 2,000 people. The town has a lot of character and history and is a perfect place to go if you wish to get out of the touristy areas like Queenstown.
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 Contiki Tours to New Zealand, The Best G Adventures Tours to New Zealand, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayArrowtown $122Khao Yai National Park $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Arrowtown is $122, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $70. 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 Arrowtown and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personArrowtown $72Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomArrowtown $144Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Arrowtown and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Arrowtown 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: Arrowtown Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Arrowtown $29Khao Yai National Park $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Arrowtown or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Arrowtown 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 dayArrowtown $32Khao Yai National Park $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Arrowtown $16Khao Yai National Park $9.93
Tours and Activities in Arrowtown
For Arrowtown, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Queenstown: 'Valley of the Vines' Wine and Bike Tour: $95
- Queenstown: Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayArrowtown $14Khao Yai National Park $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Arrowtown and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Arrowtown is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Arrowtown is in Pacific 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 Arrowtown would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Arrowtown 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 Arrowtown Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.