Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Khao Yai National Park, 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: Osaka or Khao Yai National Park?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, 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 Osaka and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Khao Yai National Park $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Universal Studios Japan Entry Pass & Shared 1-way Transfer: $100
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto City: $66
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $109
- Private departure transfer from central Osaka city to Itami airport (ITM): $125
- Private arrival transfer from Kansai airport to Kobe City & Arima Onsen: $92
- Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport(KIX): $79
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Khao Yai National Park $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $134
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $179
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $138
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,579
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $32
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $117
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,370
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $71
- 5 Hour Osaka Castle Tsutenkaku and Dotonbori Guided Tour: $71
- 90mins Samurai Pilgrimage Osaka Castle Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Khao Yai National Park $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Osaka is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Osaka in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Osaka usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during summer. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Osaka. In July, Osaka usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Osaka during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In October, Osaka is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 19°C (66°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets less rain in October than Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Khao Yai National Park. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Osaka is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Osaka usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Khao Yai National Park. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
In the spring, Osaka is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Osaka in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the spring, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Osaka receives a lot of rain in the spring. Osaka usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Khao Yai National Park. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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