Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Hanoi?
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 Hanoi or Khao Sok 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 Hanoi and Khao Sok 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: Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Hanoi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Khao Sok National Park $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $126. 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 Hanoi and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Khao Sok National Park $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Khao Sok National Park $56
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Khao Sok 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Khao Sok National Park $74
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.14
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.03
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.29
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Hanoi Private Transfer Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Private Hanoi Airport (HAN) Transfer to Hotel/Accommodation: $9.00
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
- Hanoi Private Taxi Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Khao Sok National Park $52
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.17
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking Class Tour With Local Market Shopping : $9.71
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Khao Sok National Park $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.52
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.52
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National History Museum$1.52
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.65
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Vietnam 7 Day 30GB Tourist SIM Rental: $4.66
- (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour Half Day : $5.00
- Iconic Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half-day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Craft Village Tour (Quang Phu Cau, Bat Trang, Chuong Conical,...): $5.00
- Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour (half day): $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Khao Sok National Park $6.50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Sok National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Sok National Park than you might in Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Hanoi is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Hanoi is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets less rain in April than Khao Sok National Park. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Hanoi is cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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