Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Krabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Khao Sok National Park?
Krabi
Thailand is covered in beaches, but if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to Krabi, also known as "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi. Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $55Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $55, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Krabi and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $36Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $72Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Khao Sok 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: Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $3.80Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$8.18
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$2.73
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.18
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Longboat Taxi from Town$5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Don Island: $13
- Krabi Airport (KBV) Private Transfer: $13
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong: $13
- Krabi Airport From/To Krabi Town Private Transfer (CAR): $15
- Private Airport Transfers for Krabi & More: $15
- Krabi International Airport Departure Shared Transfer from Aonang and Krabi Town: $16
- Krabi International Airport Arrival Shared Transfer To Aonang & Krabi Town: $16
- Private Transfer : Krabi Hotel to Krabi Airport Departure: $17
- Private Departure Transfer : Krabi Hotel to Krabi Airport: $17
- Private Transfer : Krabi Hotel to Krabi Airport Departure: $17
- Krabi Airport: 1-Way Krabi Hotel Private Transfer: $17
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Tiger Cave Temple: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Krabi 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 dayKrabi $13Khao Sok National Park $26
Typical Food Prices in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.82
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Drinks on the Beach$6.55
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$17
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$30
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Mango Shake$1.36
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Pad Thai$2.73
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Fruit from the Market$1.64
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Pancakes$2.73
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Coffee & Cake$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $33
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Night Snorkeling by Longtail Boat: $33
- Small-Group Smart Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: $36
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $36
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $38
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $38
- Evening Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $39
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $41
- Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner: $41
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour: $42
- Krabi Thai Cooking Class: $43
- Krabi 4 Islands Sunset Premium Service Trip by Speedboat + BBQ Dinner: $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $10Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Krabi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thai-English Book$9.00
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Thai Massages (for Two)$22
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Bikini & Sarong$16
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$12
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$6.82
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$52
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- DIY tour - Finest selection of Krabi Hidden Gems: $7.13
- Krabi 4 Islands Tour and Snorkeling with Shared boat: $22
- 4 Islands Separated Sea - The Unseen of Thailand Tour: $24
- Ao Nang, Group Boat Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch: $24
- Krabi Sea Kayaking Tour Adventure at Ao Thalane: $26
- Krabi 4 island tour: $26
- Half Day Tour Mangrove Tour Kayaking Tour With Lunch: $27
- 4 Islands & Thale Waek's Sandbar Tour By Speedboat: $27
- Aonang wonder Cocktail testing tour: $28
- 4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
- The Krabi 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.34Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Krabi are as follows:
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Beer$2.45
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Cocktails (for Two)$8.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Railay Pub Crawl: $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krabi 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 Sok National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Sok National Park than you might in Krabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Krabi Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park?
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.
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Khao Sok National Park. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
August to October in Krabi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Krabi usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the summer, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
In July, Krabi is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Krabi is December to March. The rainy season in Krabi is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In October, Krabi usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Krabi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Krabi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Krabi. Krabi usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Krabi. In the winter, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Krabi is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Krabi in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Krabi usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Krabi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during spring. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Krabi is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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