Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Hoi An?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hoi An and Khao Yai National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park?
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Vietnam, The Best Tours Under $1000 in Vietnam, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHoi An $46Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Hoi An is $46, 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 Hoi An and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHoi An $21Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHoi An $42Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Hoi An and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Hoi An 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: Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hoi An $19Khao Yai National Park $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.79
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tour/transfer to My Son sanctuary from Da Nang/HoiAn: $32
- Private transfer to Da Nang Hotels or to Hoi An City: $4.10
- Private Transfer To My Son Sanctuary From Hoi An or Da Nang: $45
- Private Transfer To Marble Mountains and My Son HolyLand: $76
- Private Transfer From Hue To Hoi An With A Sightseeing Tour: $39
- My Son Sanctuary & Hai Van Pass: Transfer Hoi An to/from Hue: $70
- Lady Buddha in Monkey Mountain: Transfer Hue to/from Hoi An: $57
- Hue: Transfer to/from Hoi An by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $47
- Hue: Transfer to/from Airport, Hoi An, Danang by Private Car: $10
- Hue Private Transfer to Hoi An Via HaiVan Pass & Sightseeing: $41
- HoiAn city private trip with Guide, Lunch, tickets &Transfer: $91
- Hoi An:Private transfer To/From Hue with Sightseeing: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Hoi An 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 dayHoi An $9.95Khao Yai National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$14
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$3.99
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bamboo Basket Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Hoi An:Traditional Cooking Class with Cam Thanh Local Family: $21
- Traditional Cooking Class & meal w Cam Thanh Family: $21
- Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation: $22
- From Cooking Class at Organic Farm: $22
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class in Leina Cookery: $23
- Evening Tra Que Cooking Class with Locals in Herb Village: $24
- Hoi An : Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class with Market Tour: $24
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hoi An: $24
- Cooking Class with Traditional Vietnamese Meals: $24
- Hoi An : Cooking Class W Optional Basket Boat & Market Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hoi An $13Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$148
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Short Boat Ride$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3-Hour Sunrise or Sunset Photography Tour in Hoi An: $59
- Amazing My Son Sunset & River Cruise Tour From Hoi An/DaNang: $27
- Amazing My Son Sunset Tour With Banh My & Cruise By Group: $28
- BUFFALO RIDING ADVENTURE AND BASKET BOAT TOUR: $28
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Private Tour: $120
- Basket Boat Experience: $13
- Big Experiences Water Wheel Tour - Tra Que Island: $56
- Bike and Bite Tour: $42
- Cam Thanh Bike Tour from Hoi An: $86
- Cam Thanh Coconut Forest Basket Boat Tour by Private Car: $13
- Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Eco Tour From Hoi An: $30
- Cham Island - Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An/DaNang: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHoi An $9.06Khao Yai National Park $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.59
Sample the Local Flavors in Hoi An
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hoi An:
- Pub Crawl by Bus with Shots at Each Bar: $8.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hoi An and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hoi An would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hoi An 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 Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hoi An Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An 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 Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Hoi An are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hoi An is February to July. The rainy season in Hoi An is September to January. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In July, Hoi An usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. Hoi An usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during summer. Hoi An gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Hoi An is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHoi An 29°C (85°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Hoi An during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hoi An 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.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. Hoi An usually gets more rain in October than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hoi An often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Hoi An is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hoi An in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHoi An 25°C (78°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hoi An and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hoi An year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
February to July in Hoi An is the dry season. Also, September to January is the rainy season in Hoi An. Hoi An gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hoi An usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Hoi An usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Hoi An gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hoi An is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Hoi An average around 22°C (71°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHoi An 22°C (71°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hoi An as well as Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An usually gets less rain in April than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hoi An this time of the year. In the spring, Hoi An often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Hoi An gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
Hoi An is cooler than Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHoi An 26°C (80°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Hoi An
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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