Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Koh Tarutao?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Koh Tarutao or Darjiling?
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 Koh Tarutao and Darjiling. 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: Koh Tarutao or Darjiling?
Koh Tarutao
While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.
Darjiling
What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand, The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Koh Tarutao Prices
Thailand PricesDarjiling Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Tarutao $130Darjiling $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Tarutao is $130, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $39. 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 Tarutao and Darjiling in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Tarutao $54Darjiling $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Tarutao $108Darjiling $22
Compare Hotels in Koh Tarutao and Darjiling
Looking for a hotel in Koh Tarutao or Darjiling? 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: Koh Tarutao Hotel Prices and Darjiling Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Tarutao $37Darjiling $6.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling
Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182
- Private Transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra: $48
- Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Tarutao or Darjiling?
Prices for flights to both Darjiling and Koh Tarutao 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 dayKoh Tarutao $54Darjiling $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Tarutao $16Darjiling $11
Tours and Activities in Darjiling
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.
- A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling: $208
- Best of Gangtok (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $27
- Darjeeling & Gangtok tour: $253
- Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $57
- Darjeeling Exquisite Estate Tour: $156
- Darjeeling Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Guide & Transports: $161
- Day Trip to Gangtok (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $129
- Day Trip to Kalimpong (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $129
- Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour).: $92
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Gangtok (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Tarutao $7.67Darjiling $7.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Tarutao and Darjiling, we can see that Koh Tarutao is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Koh Tarutao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Tarutao than you might in Darjiling.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Tarutao Expensive? and Is Darjiling 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.