A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Udaipur vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Udaipur 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 Udaipur 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: Udaipur or Khao Yai National Park?

Udaipur

Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.

The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.

Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.

Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.

Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.

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 India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Udaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Udaipur Prices
    India Prices
    Khao Yai National Park Prices
    Thailand Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Udaipur $39
    Khao Yai National Park $85

The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $39, 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 Udaipur and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Udaipur $15
    Khao Yai National Park $41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Udaipur $30
    Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Khao Yai National Park

Looking for a hotel in Udaipur 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.

Hotels in Udaipur


Hotels in Khao Yai National Park


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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: Udaipur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Udaipur $6.71
    Khao Yai National Park $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:

  • Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $105
  • Udaipur to Ahmedabad private transfers: $38
  • Udaipur in Half Day Sightseeing with guide and transfers: $46
  • Udaipur To Pushkar Private One Way Transfer: $60
  • Udaipur Hotels to Udaipur Airport drop: Private Transfers: $17
  • Udaipur Full Day Custom Tour with Transfers: $85
  • Udaipur Airport to Udaipur Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $14
  • Udaipur Airport Transfers: $27
  • Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur: $93
  • Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $100
  • Round Trip Transfers to Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace with tickets: $23
  • Private Udaipur City Tour With Jodhpur Transfer Next Day: $75

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Khao Yai National Park?

Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Udaipur 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Udaipur $18
    Khao Yai National Park $33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.

  • Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $16
  • Durga Cooking Class: $16
  • Learn Cooking class + Meals with Spice & Veg Market visits: $28
  • Kusum's Cooking lesson : $57
  • Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Udaipur $6.80
    Khao Yai National Park $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur

Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Palace Entrance Fee
    $1.14
  • Lake Boat Tour
    $2.27

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Explore A Full-Day Private City Tour: $70
  • Full Day Udaipur City Tour by Private Vehicle: $86
  • Guided Udaipur Tour With Drop Off To Jodhpur Next Day.: $135
  • 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple : $125
  • 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
  • 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $155
  • 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur : $275
  • 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $704
  • 8-Day Rajasthan Tour: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Jaipur: $263
  • A Bicycle Tour of the Countryside Surrounding Udaipur: $246
  • Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
  • Chittorgarh Private Day Tour: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Udaipur $8.46
    Khao Yai National Park $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur

Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Udaipur: $37


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Khao Yai National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Yai National Park than you might in Udaipur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.


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