Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Dunedin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dunedin or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dunedin or Khao Yai National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dunedin or Khao Yai National Park?
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the southeast coast and is largely Scottish in its heritage. It is part of the Otago region and has mild temperatures during the spring and summer, but extremely cold temperatures during the end of fall and winter. Dunedin is a university town; The University of Otago is the oldest in New Zealand, established in 1869. The students make up over a tenth of the entire city's population.
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 Adventure Tours to New Zealand, The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand, The Best Tours Under $1000 in Thailand, and The Best Budget Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDunedin $109Khao Yai National Park $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Dunedin is $109, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $70. 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 Dunedin and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDunedin $55Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDunedin $110Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Dunedin and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Dunedin 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: Dunedin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dunedin $29Khao Yai National Park $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dunedin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dunedin:
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Port to Dunedin Airport (DUD): $45
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Cruise Port to Dunedin City Hotels: $45
- ONE WAY MOMONA: Transfer from /to Dunedin Airport: $125
- Momona Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Momona: $90
- Dunedin to Dunedin Int Airport (DUD) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Dunedin Intl Airport (DUN) to Dunedin - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Dunedin or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Dunedin 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 dayDunedin $30Khao Yai National Park $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dunedin $18Khao Yai National Park $9.93
Tours and Activities in Dunedin
Here are a few actual costs in Dunedin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour: $51
- A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour: $59
- Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise: $107
- All in Dunedin - Nature & City Tour: $539
- Brews and Views: Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene: $1,063
- Captivating Side of Dunedin Walking Tour for Couples: $281
- Castle, Coast & City Small Group Tour (8 pax max): $127
- Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula: $124
- Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour: $118
- Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk: $179
- Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour: $105
- Dunedin City Highlight & Otago Peninsula Day Tour(City半岛一日游）: $123
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDunedin $15Khao Yai National Park $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Dunedin
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dunedin:
- Emerson's Brewery Tour: $25
- Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting: $29
- Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dunedin and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Dunedin is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dunedin 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 Dunedin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dunedin 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 Dunedin 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.