Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho 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 Can Tho and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, 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 dayCan Tho $58Khao Sok National Park $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $95. 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 Can Tho and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Khao Sok National Park $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Khao Sok National Park $48
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $13Khao Sok National Park $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $17Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Local Food Tour: $33
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $49
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Khao Sok National Park $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- FREE FOOT TOUR- ENJOY LOCAL FOOD: $8.46
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $36
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $36
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
- Sunset Experience on Mekong River and explore brilliant city: $40
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $42
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Khao Sok National Park $6.14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho 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 Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Can Tho during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho 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.
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Can Tho usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 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 Can Tho this time of the year. In the winter, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho 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 Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during spring. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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