A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jaipur vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jaipur 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 Jaipur 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: Jaipur or Khao Yai National Park?

Jaipur

Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the 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 The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Jaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $19, 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 Jaipur and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jaipur $12
    Khao Yai National Park $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jaipur $24
    Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Khao Yai National Park

Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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.

Hotels in Jaipur


Hotels in Khao Yai National Park


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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: Jaipur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jaipur $1.54
    Khao Yai National Park $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from Jaipur to New Delhi Hotel / Accommodation: $49
  • Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $200
  • Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
  • Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer: $122
  • Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $231
  • Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Jaipur Including Transfers: $135
  • Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
  • Pushkar Sightseeing on Jaipur To Jodhpur Transfer: $86
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $289
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $285
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $242
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $245

Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Khao Yai National Park?

Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Jaipur 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jaipur $4.75
    Khao Yai National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.58
  • Soda
    $0.12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Jaipur Street food tour: $4.59
  • Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $12
  • Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
  • Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class) : $16
  • cooking class demo with dinner: $20
  • Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
  • Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
  • Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
  • Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $22
  • Taste of Jaipur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour with Local): $24
  • History Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $25
  • Food Tour in Jaipur: $25

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jaipur $3.81
    Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.20

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.

  • From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $130
  • Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
  • Half Day Jaipur Shopping Tour With Local Tour Guide: $35
  • Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
  • Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $105
  • 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour: $20
  • 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $221
  • 2 Day Golden Triangle India Tour (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur): $258
  • 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $219
  • 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $72
  • 2 Day Jaipur Private Tour : $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jaipur $2.72
    Khao Yai National Park $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:

  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $32
  • Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $39
  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.