Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Khao Sok 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 Beirut and Khao Sok 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: Beirut or Khao Sok National Park?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, 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 Beirut and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Khao Sok National Park $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $46
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Khao Sok National Park $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Khao Sok National Park $28
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- New Small-Group Tour Semi-Private to Jeita,Harissa&Byblos: $50
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Baalbek, Anjar And Ksara From Beirut: $50
- Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa And Baatara Waterfall: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $150
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $150
- Wine Tasting Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Sok National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Sok National Park than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Khao Sok National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Khao Sok National Park. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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 Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok 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 Sok National Park. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Beirut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut 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.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Beirut is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut 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 spring. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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