Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, 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 dayBangkok $76Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, 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 Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.77Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.05
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $4.98
- Ayothaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer(Optional): $8.31
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer: $14
- Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $15
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Sedan Car: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
- Bangkok Don Muang Airport Shared Transfer : $18
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City Business MPV: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $18Khao Sok National Park $26
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
- Nopparat Thai Dinner with Classical Dance: $28
- Chao Phraya River Serenade: VIVA Alangka Dinner Cruise, Bangkok: $28
- Bangkok Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruised Tour On Chao Phraya: $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.33
- Skip the Line: Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket: $5.33
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.31
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.50
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $9.70
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $10
- Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Self-Guided Audio Tour: $10
- Hua Hin Featured Day Tour (Sunday) by akGO! Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.97Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When comparing the travel costs between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok or Khao Sok 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 Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bangkok in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Bangkok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the spring, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun.
In April, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 31°C (87°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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