Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Nelson?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nelson or Khao Yai 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 Nelson and Khao Yai 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: Nelson or Khao Yai National Park?
Nelson
Nelson is a city that sits on Tasman Bay on the South Island of New Zealand. Travelers, especially ones that are heading to explore Abel Tasman National Park, frequently visit this town. Nelson has a population of about 46,000 people and, geographically speaking, it is the center of New Zealand as a whole.
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 Luxury Tours to New Zealand, The Best Budget Tours to New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNelson $94Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Nelson is $94, 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 Nelson and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNelson $41Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNelson $82Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Nelson and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Nelson 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: Nelson Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nelson $28Khao Yai National Park $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Nelson or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Nelson 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 dayNelson $27Khao Yai National Park $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nelson $24Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Nelson
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nelson are as follows:
- Cable Bay Adventure Park: E-bike hire: $56
- Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park: $121
- Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park: $159
- Great Taste Beer Tour by Bicycle (Self-guided): $79
- Magical Mapua Charms in off-summer Season Selfguided Cycle Tour: $76
- Magical Mapua Self Guided One Day Cycle Tour: $75
- Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided: $29
- Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Cycling Self-Guided Adventure: $71
- Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience: $65
- Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland: $80
- Kahurangi National Park and Mt Owen Helicopter Tour: $1,948
- SKYWIRE Experience: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNelson $13Khao Yai National Park $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Nelson
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nelson:
- Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting : $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nelson and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Nelson is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nelson is in Pacific and Khao Yai National Park 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 Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai 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 Nelson would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nelson than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nelson Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park 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.