Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Cromwell?
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 Cromwell or Khao Yai 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 Cromwell and Khao Yai 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: Cromwell or Khao Yai National Park?
Cromwell
Cromwell is a town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated between two of the main highways on the South Island and is close to Queenstown and Wanaka. Luckily, the town is surrounded by Lake Dunstan, which is good for those who love being near water as Cromwell is the furthest point from the sea in the entire country.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Cromwell Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCromwell $100Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Cromwell is $100, 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 Cromwell and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCromwell $39Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCromwell $78Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Cromwell and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Cromwell 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: Cromwell Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cromwell $25Khao Yai National Park $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Cromwell or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Cromwell 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 dayCromwell $45Khao Yai National Park $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cromwell $16Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Cromwell
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cromwell.
- Queenstown to Middlemarch Small-Group Guided Tour (One-Way): $92
- Queenstown: Mount Cook Premium Guided Day Tour: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCromwell $9.10Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cromwell and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Cromwell is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cromwell is in Pacific and Khao Yai 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 Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park 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 Cromwell would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cromwell than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cromwell 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.