A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mount Bromo vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mount Bromo or Khao Yai National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Mount Bromo or Khao Yai National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Mount Bromo or Khao Yai National Park?

Mount Bromo

Mt. Bromo is the most famous active volcano in East Java at 2,329 meters high. Most visit Mt. Bromo to see the spectacular sunrise over the Tenggar-Caldera. Cemoro Lawang is the most popular town where tourists stay while visiting. Be prepared with cash ahead of time, as you'll have a hard time finding an ATM in town.

While you may be accustomed to warmer weather in other cities on the island, the highlands of Mt. Bromo will require that you dress warmly, if only for the night and early morning that you're there to see the sunrise, as temperatures may drop to freezing. There are many vendors selling hats and gloves if you need them.

Daytime temperatures, on the other hand, are much warmer in high 60s. Note that wet season takes place from November to March, and the months of January and February experience the heaviest rains and even flooding.

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 Budget Tours to Indonesia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Mount Bromo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Bromo is $22, 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 Mount Bromo and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mount Bromo $11
    Khao Yai National Park $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mount Bromo $22
    Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Mount Bromo and Khao Yai National Park

Looking for a hotel in Mount Bromo 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.

Hotels in Mount Bromo


Hotels in Khao Yai National Park


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mount Bromo $7.31
    Khao Yai National Park $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Bromo or Khao Yai National Park?

Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Mount Bromo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mount Bromo $5.32
    Khao Yai National Park $17

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mount Bromo $8.20
    Khao Yai National Park $8.77

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mount Bromo $4.61
    Khao Yai National Park $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Bromo and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Mount Bromo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mount Bromo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Bromo 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 Yai National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Yai National Park than you might in Mount Bromo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Bromo Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.


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