Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Paihia?
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 Paihia or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paihia and Khao Yai National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Paihia or Khao Yai National Park?
Paihia
Paihia is a town on the North Island of New Zealand in the Bay of Islands region. It is about a three hours north of Auckland by car. For those visiting the Bay of Islands, it is the main town in the area and is located near the town of Russell and Kerikeri. There is a wharf in town where most ships depart from if you are planning on going out to explore the Bay of Islands. Paihia is a very small town with a population of about 1800 people. There is a fair climate all year round with temperatures ranging from sixty to seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Paihia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaihia $99Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Paihia is $99, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Paihia and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaihia $33Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaihia $66Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Paihia and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Paihia 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: Paihia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paihia $12Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paihia
Also for Paihia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bay Of Islands - Airport Transfers: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Paihia or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Paihia 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 dayPaihia $48Khao Yai National Park $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paihia $34Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Paihia
For Paihia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adrenalin Junkie Tour - 60 mins (min 2): $140
- *Popular Tour* - Bay of Islands: Nature Adventure - 4hrs: $143
- 1 Hour Scenic Bay of Islands Tour: $30
- 3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour: $87
- Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2): $140
- Bay of Islands - Explorer Tour: $136
- Bay of Islands - Mini Tour (75-90 mins): $38
- Bay of Islands - Mini Tour: (75-90mins): $45
- Bay of Islands 2-Hour Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise: $55
- Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife: $95
- Bay of Islands Scenic Tour : $65
- Bay of Islands Waterfall Explorer Kayaking Tour: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaihia $22Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paihia and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Paihia is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paihia 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 Paihia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paihia 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 Paihia 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.