Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Fiordland National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fiordland National Park 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 Fiordland National Park and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Fiordland National Park or Khao Yai National Park?
Fiordland National Park
One of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Fiordland National Park is New Zealand's largest park, as well as one of the largest in the world. Although it may be the largest, it is the least explored park in the country. The park takes up the southwest region of the south island. The Department of Conservation manages the park (like all of the other parks in the country) and they try to keep development minimal in efforts to protect the environment and manage human activity. When visiting the park, prepare for rain as the park as over 200 days of rain per year.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to New Zealand, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFiordland National Park $97Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Fiordland National Park is $97, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $62. 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 Fiordland National Park and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFiordland National Park $48Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFiordland National Park $96Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Fiordland National Park and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Fiordland National Park 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fiordland National Park $42Khao Yai National Park $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Fiordland National Park or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Fiordland National Park 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 dayFiordland National Park $23Khao Yai National Park $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fiordland National Park $20Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Fiordland National Park
For Fiordland National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Te Anau: River Jet Boat and Bike Ride Tour with Local Guide: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFiordland National Park $8.07Khao Yai National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fiordland National Park and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Fiordland National Park is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fiordland National Park 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 Fiordland National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fiordland National Park 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 Fiordland National Park 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.