Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Bandung?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bandung or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bandung or Khao Yai National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bandung or Khao Yai National Park?
Bandung
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for Jakartans, who crowd the city on weekends and national holidays. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district. The city also make a good base for day trips to the surrounding countryside - high volcanic peaks, hot springs, and tea plantations are all within reach.
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 Budget Tours to Indonesia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Bandung Prices
Indonesia PricesKhao Yai National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBandung $48Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Bandung is $48, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Bandung and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBandung $20Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBandung $40Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Bandung and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Bandung 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: Bandung Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bandung $5.54Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bandung
Also for Bandung, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Kec. Batununggal Kel. Kacapiring 40271 to Bandung Airport (BDO): $37
- Private Transfer from Sunyaragi to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $184
- Private Transfer from Sukatani Purwakarta Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $128
- Private Transfer from Sukatani Cikarang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $58
- Private Transfer from Sukatani Bekasi to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $58
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi, Sukamakmur, Bogor to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $80
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Sukamakmur Bogor to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $66
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Garut Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $196
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Cianjur Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $119
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Bekasi to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $66
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa bandung to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $119
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Kuningan Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Bandung or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Bandung 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 dayBandung $24Khao Yai National Park $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bandung $5.45Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Bandung
For Bandung, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 7 Hour Private Bandung City Tour : $148
- Bandung Crater Adventure Hotspring and Mud Bath: $70
- Bandung One Day Tour Package: $160
- Bandung Tour All In, White Crater, Volcano Mountain, Hot Spring : $52
- Bandung Tour Volcano, Hotsprings, Mud, Tea, Lunch all Included: $60
- Bandung Volcano Sightseeing and Hot Spring Private Tour: $43
- Batukaras Countryside & Canyon Tour: $74
- Bogor ,west Java Tour: $50
- Full-Day Tour to Bandung White Crater,Lake and Tea Plantation: $87
- Indonesia: Dago Dreampark Bandung Tickets: $9.93
- Innova Reborn Tour driver car rental in Bandung: $62
- Kawah Putih tour - Day trip Ticket etc all including : $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBandung $3.32Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bandung and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bandung much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bandung would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bandung 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 Khao Yai National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Yai National Park than you might in Bandung.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bandung 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.