A Travel Price Comparison for Thailand Kanchanaburi vs. Ayutthaya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Kanchanaburi or Ayutthaya?

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 Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya. 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.

Kanchanaburi

If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.

Ayutthaya

Once the largest city in the world, Ayutthaya, is the example of an ancient capital within a modern city. Located in the central plains of Thailand, this spot is ideally located between China, India and the Malay Archipelago creating the perfect place for trade in Asia. Eighteenth century maps from Holland and France show golden palaces, large ceremony spots and trading vessels from all over the world. Suddenly, in 1767, Ayutthaya experienced a tragic fall from grace with a Burmese invasion burning much of the city to the ground.

Which city is cheaper, Ayutthaya or Kanchanaburi?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Kanchanaburi is $35, while the average daily cost in Ayutthaya is $52. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kanchanaburi $16
    Ayutthaya $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kanchanaburi $32
    Ayutthaya $34

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kanchanaburi $10
    Ayutthaya $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi

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

  • Bangkok Airports: Transfer Pattaya, Hua Hin, and More: $47
  • Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok to/from Kanchanaburi: $64
  • Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Hotel in Kanchanaburi: $143
  • Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $187
  • Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $195

Typical Local Transportation prices in Ayutthaya

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:


  • River Ferry Crossing
    $0.56

Is it cheaper to fly into Kanchanaburi or Ayutthaya?

Prices for flights to both Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi 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
    Kanchanaburi $10
    Ayutthaya $17
Typical Food prices in Kanchanaburi

For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Casual Lunch
    $4.22

Typical Food prices in Ayutthaya

Some typical examples of dining costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:


  • Lunch for 2
    $3.94
  • Ice Cream
    $0.84
  • Breakfast for 2
    $3.94
  • Breakfast for 2
    $9.84

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kanchanaburi $7.51
    Ayutthaya $22
Typical Entertainment prices in Kanchanaburi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Entry Park TreeHouse
    $5.62

Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi

For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai & Death Railway Tour: $55
  • Erawan Waterfalls - Death Railway Tour: From Kanchanaburi: $71
  • Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour: $110
  • Private : Kanchanaburi Highlight Day Tour: $119
  • Private Tour: Trekking Kanchanaburi Forest to Tham Than Lod: $133
  • Kanchanaburi and Death Railway Private Tour from Bangkok: $161
  • Day tours Kanchanaburi: $164
  • Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Hellfire Pass Private Tour: $167
  • Private Tour: Kanchanaburi Local Thai Life and City Discovery: $171
  • From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating Market Visit: $182
  • From 4x4 Off Road Adventure, Bamboo Rafting and Hot Springs: $273
  • Thailand's Tour: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai, Markets, Lopburi, Ayutthaya - 3 Days: $498

Typical Entertainment prices in Ayutthaya

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Ayutthaya are as follows:


  • Temple Entrances (2)
    $5.62
  • Wat Entrance
    $1.41

Tours and Activities in Ayutthaya

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ayutthaya are as follows:

  • Ayutthaya Day Tour: $57
  • Ayutthaya Day Tour By Car: $157
  • Ayutthaya Temples & Eco-Farm Private Tour from Bangkok: $175
  • Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In with minivan and come back with cruise: $96
  • Bangkok Ayutthaya Private Sunset Boat Tour: $82
  • Colors of UNESCO Heritage 6 hour Bicycle Tour: $56
  • Private : Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Day Tour: $112
  • Private : Ayutthaya Temples & Floating Market Day Tour: $119
  • Shore Excursion from Laem Cha Bang Port to Ayutthaya (Private tour): $262

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kanchanaburi $6.62
    Ayutthaya $15

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya, we can see that Ayutthaya is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Ayutthaya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ayutthaya than you might in Kanchanaburi.

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