Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Cebu?
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 Cebu or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cebu or Khao Yai National Park?
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Cebu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, 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 Cebu and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Cebu 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: Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $28
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Cebu 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 dayCebu $36Khao Yai National Park $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
- 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Khao Yai National Park $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When comparing the travel costs between Cebu and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cebu Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Cebu during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. Cebu usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Cebu is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Cebu usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Cebu is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cebu in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Khao Yai National Park. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Cebu usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Cebu is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Cebu is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.