Which place is cheaper, Royal Chitwan National Park or Sukhothai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sukhothai or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Sukhothai and Royal Chitwan National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Sukhothai
If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.
Royal Chitwan National Park
The majestic elephant, the silly monkey and dozens of soaring birds call the Royal Chitwan National Park home. At the foot of the Himalayas, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is 932 square kilometers of animal and plant life preservation in Nepal.
Once the favorite hunting ground for Nepal's ruling class, the area began seeing the endangerment of all the area animals. So in 1957, Nepal passed its first conservation law to protect the rhinos and their habitat. At the end of the 1960s, however, DDT had cleared 70% of Royal Chitwan National Park jungles, thousands of people had created moved in on the land and only 95 rhinos were left. By 1977 the park was under complete protection, enlarged to the present-day size and is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
This park, also known as "the heart of the jungle," provides over 70,000 annual visitors with opportunities to get close and personal with animals they've only seen in movies. Fair warning, however, the weather is quite hot and humid for most of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Nepal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySukhothai $59Royal Chitwan National Park $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Sukhothai is $59, while the average daily cost in Royal Chitwan National Park is $35. 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 Sukhothai and Royal Chitwan National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSukhothai $23Royal Chitwan National Park $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSukhothai $46Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Compare Hotels in Sukhothai and Royal Chitwan National Park
Looking for a hotel in Sukhothai or Royal Chitwan 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: Sukhothai Hotel Prices and Royal Chitwan National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sukhothai $17Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sukhothai
Also for Sukhothai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $268
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $322
- One -Way Private Transfer to Chiang Mai: $187
- Sukhothai airport: Transfer to Sukhothai Historical Park: $78
- Sukhothai Hotel Transfer: to/from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: $159
- Sukhothai : private car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Royal Chitwan National Park
Also for Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chitwan to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car : $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Sukhothai or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Prices for flights to both Royal Chitwan National Park and Sukhothai 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 daySukhothai $19Royal Chitwan National Park $9.44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sukhothai $33Royal Chitwan National Park $9.63
Tours and Activities in Sukhothai
For Sukhothai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cycling Sukhothai Full Day Countryside Tour: $32
- 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour: $18
- Full-Day Historical Park Cycling Tour with Lunch: $42
- Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour: $26
- Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour: $42
Tours and Activities in Royal Chitwan National Park
For Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Safari Tour: $118
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour : $154
- 3 Nights 4 Days Comfortable Chitwan Safari Tour: $195
- Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $140
- Chitwan Safari Tour : $160
- Chitwan Tour Packages: $200
- Experience the ride in Lowlands of Nepal: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySukhothai $12Royal Chitwan National Park $6.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sukhothai and Royal Chitwan National Park, we can see that Sukhothai is more expensive. And not only is Royal Chitwan National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Royal Chitwan National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Royal Chitwan 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 Sukhothai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sukhothai than you might in Royal Chitwan National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Royal Chitwan 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.