Which place is cheaper, Rome or Tsavo National Park?
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 Tsavo National Park or Rome?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tsavo National Park and Rome 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: Tsavo National Park or Rome?
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya, located in the central part of the country in what was once known as the Taru Desert. Human activity in the park dates back to the Late Stone Age making the park a major archaeological and historical site. Tsavo is known for having beautiful natural landscapes and excellent game viewing.
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $139Rome $236
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $139, while the average daily cost in Rome is $236. 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 Tsavo National Park and Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Rome $103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Rome $206
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Rome
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Rome? 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: Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Rome $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)$2.28
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Train to the Airport$17
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Taxi to Airport$51
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- “Skip the Taxi Line : Private FCO ↔ Rome Transfer with Pro Driver”: $53
- A private Port transfer from Civitavecchia to Rome: $206
- Airport Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome by Business Car: $97
- Airport Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Luxury Van: $133
- Airport Transfer: Rome to Ciampino Airport CIA by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Rome to Fiumicino Airport FCO by Business Car: $117
- Airport Transfers Rome Centre to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino: $65
- Airport to Hotel in Rome Private Transfer: $247
- Airport transfer Ciampino to Rome: $106
- Airport transfer from (FCO) to Port or viceversa: $212
- Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome and Tsavo National Park 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 dayTsavo National Park $65Rome $95
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$16
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches$3.41
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Cafe e doce$4.56
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Pizza (Fast Food)$3.02
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$36
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Cheese and bread$11
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Espresso$2.28
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Dinner$66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
- Rome Cooking: TRASTEVERE Pasta & Tiramisu Making, Fine Wine: $39
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $46
- Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $49
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $49
- Rome Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $51
- Rome Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local: $52
- Rome Food Tour with Local Guide & City Highlights: $53
- Roman Street Food Tour around the Jewish Ghetto with Local Guide: $53
- Rome Campo de Fiori and Jewish Ghetto Street Food Tour: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Rome $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)$79
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)$38
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Roma Pass$34
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)$23
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Segway Tour$86
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking tour with Archaeologist: $1.40
- Rome Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided City Tour: $2.32
- Self-Guided Tours in Rome with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Ancient City Walking Tour at Twilight: $4.11
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Rome: $4.69
- Experience Rome Trevi Fountain with Ticket: $4.70
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $4.70
- Highlights of Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Walking Tour: $4.70
- Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
- Rome Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.28
- Rome:Pantheon Entry Ticket with Hosted Experience and Audio Guide: $5.29
- Audio Guided Archaeological Colosseum Tour in Rome: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Rome $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine$7.41
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Pint of Beer$7.23
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Beer$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $46
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $49
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing: $53
- Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $53
- Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $56
- Rome Wine Tasting in Monte dei Cocci | Authentic Lazio Wines: $58
- Dolce Vita Burlesque show: $59
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $59
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $63
- Rome Nightlife Party Tour Monti Bar Crawl and Local Drinks: $67
- Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Rome, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Tsavo National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tsavo National Park is in Africa and Rome is in Europe, 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 Tsavo National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tsavo 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome than you might in Tsavo National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tsavo National Park Expensive? and Is Rome 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.