Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Koh Lanta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Koh Lanta 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.
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
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 Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Thailand.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lanta is $53, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $82. 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 Koh Lanta and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lanta 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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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lanta and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Lanta Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
The summer brings many poeple to Koh Lanta as well as Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
June to September in Koh Lanta is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta receives a lot of rain in the summer. Koh Lanta usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Lanta this time of the year. In the summer, Koh Lanta often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
In July, Koh Lanta is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Koh Lanta average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Both Khao Yai National Park and Koh Lanta are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lanta throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Koh Lanta. In October, Koh Lanta usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Koh Lanta gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Koh Lanta is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Lanta averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Both Khao Yai National Park and Koh Lanta during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lanta 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.
January to April is the dry season in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Koh Lanta. In the winter, Koh Lanta often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Koh Lanta is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Lanta in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lanta and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lanta year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to April in Koh Lanta is the dry season. Also, June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Koh Lanta usually receives around the same amount of rain as Khao Yai National Park. Koh Lanta gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. In Koh Lanta, it's very sunny this time of the year. Koh Lanta usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during spring. Koh Lanta gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Koh Lanta is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Koh Lanta average around 29°C (85°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
Koh Lanta | Khao Yai National Park | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |