Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Yokohama?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park?
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYokohama $124Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Yokohama is $124, 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 Yokohama and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYokohama $69Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYokohama $138Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Yokohama and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Yokohama 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yokohama $20Khao Yai National Park $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Yokohama Private Transfer: Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport: $119
- Yokohama Private Departure Transfer : from Yokohama Port or Hotels to Tokyo Hotels: $151
- Yokohama Port: Private transfer to/from Tokyo/HND airport: $158
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer to/from Tokyo: $183
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer from/to Haneda Airport: $196
- Yokohama Port: Private Arrival Transfers to Tokyo City Center: $189
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $107
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $228
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama(Inc.cruise port) to Tokyo: $142
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama City to Narita Airport: $347
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Yokohama 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 dayYokohama $37Khao Yai National Park $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $162
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yokohama $29Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 'Feel Yokohama!'Private tour in English Cherry blossoms Now: $82
- "Heart of Yokohama" Walking: Experience Hill Area: $44
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $32
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary: $163
- Breakfast Ramen Tour in Shinjuku: $72
- Calligraphy Art Experience Led by a Japanese Language Instructor: $57
- Calligraphy Experience in Kabukicho: $65
- Cup Noodles Museum Tour with Guide in Yokohama: $64
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $32
- Experience the history of shamisen and traveling entertainers: $131
- From Tokyo/Mount Fuji Private Tour with Pickup: $600
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYokohama $17Khao Yai National Park $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yokohama and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park?
Yokohama has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Yokohama as well as Khao Yai National Park. The summer months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Yokohama is cooler than Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Yokohama averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In the summer, Yokohama often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yokohama usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYokohama 25°C (78°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Yokohama are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Yokohama this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Yokohama is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yokohama in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Yokohama gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Yokohama. In October, Yokohama usually receives around the same amount of rain as Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYokohama 18°C (64°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Yokohama during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In January, Yokohama is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Yokohama average around 6°C (42°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Yokohama often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Yokohama usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYokohama 6°C (42°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Yokohama or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Yokohama and Khao Yai National Park. Many visitors come to Yokohama in the spring for the activities around the city. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Yokohama is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Yokohama averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Yokohama usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Yokohama gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Yokohama usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Yokohama gets 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYokohama 14°C (58°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Yokohama
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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