Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Khao Sok 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.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, 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 Kyoto and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.55Khao Sok National Park $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $67
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $107
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $136
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $212
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $221
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $222
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $264
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $292
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $316
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $316
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $504
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Khao Sok National Park $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $40
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $41
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $45
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $59
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $62
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $63
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $66
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Khao Sok National Park $28
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.14
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.13
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.32
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.32
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.32
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.32
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.32
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.32
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.32
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $6.95
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.56
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour: $9.47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $80
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $83
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $97
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $153
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $181
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $189
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $435
When comparing the travel costs between Kyoto and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Khao Sok National Park. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Kyoto is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kyoto in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Khao Sok National Park. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
In October, Kyoto is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Kyoto can be very cold during winter. Kyoto is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Kyoto during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
In the spring, Kyoto is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kyoto in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun.
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Khao Sok National Park. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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