Which place is cheaper, Tainan City or Mount Aspiring National Park ?
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 Mount Aspiring National Park or Tainan City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mount Aspiring National Park or Tainan City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Mount Aspiring National Park or Tainan City?
Mount Aspiring National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park is located within the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region. The park is named after one of New Zealand's highest peaks, Mt Aspiring, and is one of the best places to hike in the country. It is part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area and one of the many locations of filming for the Lord of the Rings movies. The closest towns to this park are Haast, Makarora, Wanaka, and Glenorchy. One of New Zealand's great walks is located in this park, the Routeburn track, and is very popular among travelers heading to New Zealand for long hikes through the beautiful scenery.
Tainan City
The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan was once the nation's capital during imperial times and is today famous for its temples and historic buildings which speak to this distant past. Additionally Tainan has become known for its lively night markets and fantastic snack foods available from a large concentrate of street vendors located throughout the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in New Zealand, The Best 2-Week Tours in New Zealand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Taiwan.
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Mount Aspiring National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Aspiring National Park $122Tainan City $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Aspiring National Park is $122, while the average daily cost in Tainan City is $149. 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 Mount Aspiring National Park and Tainan City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Aspiring National Park $58Tainan City $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Aspiring National Park $116Tainan City $128
Compare Hotels in Mount Aspiring National Park and Tainan City
Looking for a hotel in Mount Aspiring National Park or Tainan City? 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: Mount Aspiring National Park Hotel Prices and Tainan City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Aspiring National Park $49Tainan City $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Aspiring National Park or Tainan City?
Prices for flights to both Tainan City and Mount Aspiring National Park 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 dayMount Aspiring National Park $32Tainan City $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Aspiring National Park $29Tainan City $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Aspiring National Park $5.07Tainan City $6.14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Aspiring National Park and Tainan City, we can see that Tainan City is more expensive. And not only is Mount Aspiring National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mount Aspiring National Park is in Pacific and Tainan City is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mount Aspiring National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Aspiring National Park 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 Tainan City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tainan City than you might in Mount Aspiring National Park .
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Aspiring National Park Expensive? and Is Tainan City 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.