Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho or Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Khao Yai 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 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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, 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 Can Tho and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai 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 $28Khao Yai National Park $33
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)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
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
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Khao Yai National Park $10
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$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Private ecotour in floating market-nature reserved: $93
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour: $125
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour & Rural Cycling: $63
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $78
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour with Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve: $92
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Khao Yai National Park $13
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$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai 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 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 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 Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho or Khao Yai 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 Can Tho or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during summer. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Can Tho usually gets more rain in October than Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the autumn, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Can Tho in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Can Tho during the spring 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 Yai National Park year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Khao Yai 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 less rain in April than Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Can Tho. In the spring, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
In April, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai 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) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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