Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai 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 Yai 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 Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Khao Yai 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 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 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 Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $55, 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 Krabi and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $36Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $72Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Krabi 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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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 Yai National Park $14
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:
- Van Phuket Airport Transfer to Patong Beach Area (SHA Plus): $37
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $33
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SURIN BEACH: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SIRAY BAY: $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL PHUKET MARINA: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RAWAI BEACH: $42
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PHUKET TOWN: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NATAI BEACH: $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAITHON BEACH: $26
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIHARN BEACH: $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to LAYAN BEACH: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park $17
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:
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $36
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $37
- 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
- 4 Island Sunset Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with BBQ Dinner: $44
- Thai Charm Cooking School Krabi: $44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $10Khao Yai National Park $8.77
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:
- Full Day Guided Tour in Bor Thor Caves and Mangroves : $146
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Bioluminescent Planktons from krabi: $78
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $43
- 2 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $60
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $61
- 4 Island Joint Tour by Speed Boat from Krabi: $46
- 4 Island Speed Boat Adventure by Sea Eagle Tour from Krabi: $34
- 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + bioluminescent Night Snorkel: $103
- 4 Islands Day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang Cave: $51
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $54
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.34Khao Yai National Park $11
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 comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Krabi or Khao Yai National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Krabi is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In July, Krabi usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during summer. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Krabi during the autumn 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 Yai National Park year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Krabi. August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually gets more rain in October than Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Krabi often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Krabi is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Krabi in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Krabi is the dry season. In January, Krabi usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park during winter. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Krabi is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Khao Yai National Park. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Krabi usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the spring, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai 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) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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