Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Te Anau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Te Anau 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 Te Anau 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: Te Anau or Khao Yai National Park?
Te Anau
Te Anau is a town on the South Island of New Zealand, best-known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is a major destination for ecotourism as it is home to rare species like the endangered flightless takahe bird and natural features like caves, waterfalls, forests, lakes, glacial valleys, and mountains.
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 G Adventures Tours to New Zealand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Auckland, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTe Anau $98Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Te Anau is $98, 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 Te Anau and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTe Anau $44Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTe Anau $88Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Te Anau and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Te Anau 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Te Anau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Te Anau $27Khao Yai National Park $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Te Anau
Also for Te Anau, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kepler Water Taxi Transfer across Lake Te Anau: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Te Anau or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Te Anau 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 dayTe Anau $27Khao Yai National Park $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Te Anau $47Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Te Anau
For Te Anau, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht: $87
- Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau: $87
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau: $211
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri: $229
- Fiordland: Jet Boat & Nature Walk Experience from Te Anau: $106
- From 1-Day Milford Sound Coach & Cruise: $136
- From Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise: $110
- From Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks: $146
- From Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip: $122
- From Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch: $154
- From Premium Doubtful Sound Coach & Cruise: $237
- Full-Day Milford Sound Extraordinaire Tour from Te Anau: $151
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTe Anau $14Khao Yai National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Te Anau and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Te Anau is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Te Anau 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 Te Anau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Te Anau 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 Te Anau 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.