Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland or Khao Sok 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 Auckland and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Khao Sok National Park?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best 10-Day Tours in New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $139Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $139, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Auckland and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $88Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $176Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Khao Sok 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.51
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $27
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $27
- Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $39
- Cheap airport transfer: $53
- Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $53
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Port: $55
- Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $55
- Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $57
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Auckland Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Auckland: $68
- Auckland Airport Taxi: Private Transfer One Direction: $71
- Private Transfer From Auckland CBD Hotels To Cruise Ship: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $27Khao Sok National Park $26
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $89
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $90
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $27Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$120
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Auckland's Sailing Spirit: In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Auckland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Tree Heart Park Adventure Clue Trail Family Package: $15
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $17
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $17
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $24
- Sky Tower General Admission Ticket: $24
- Hologate Virtual Reality Gaming Experience: $29
- The Lagoon Lights Family Experience at Tree Heart Park: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $92
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $106
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $131
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $148
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $148
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $151
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $169
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $172
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $178
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Khao Sok 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 Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Auckland or Khao Sok National Park?
Auckland has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Auckland or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Khao Sok National Park. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
In the summer, Auckland is cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Auckland in January average around 20°C (68°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Auckland this time of the year. In the summer, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Parkin July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Auckland usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Parkin July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Auckland because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Auckland is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Parkin October. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 16°C (61°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In April, Auckland usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Parkin October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Auckland during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Auckland this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
Auckland is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in January.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Auckland gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. Auckland usually gets more rain in July than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Khao Sok National Park. Many travelers come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Auckland is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Auckland in October average around 14°C (58°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Auckland usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Parkin April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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