Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Milford Sound?
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 Milford Sound 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 Milford Sound 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: Milford Sound or Khao Yai National Park?
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a fjord in Fiordland that was created by a glacier. The area is known for rain, but if you end up here on a rainy, know that you are seeing the waterfalls at their fullest.
People go to Milford Sound for the natural beauty. It is unlike any other place on earth. If you're the adventurous type, get yourself a kayak to explore the area. Also, if you have the chance, take a cruise to Milford Deep Underwater Observatory.
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 New Zealand, The Best Luxury Tours to New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Milford Sound Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilford Sound $141Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Milford Sound is $141, 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 Milford Sound and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilford Sound $67Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilford Sound $134Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Milford Sound and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Milford Sound 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milford Sound $14Khao Yai National Park $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Milford Sound or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Milford Sound 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 dayMilford Sound $58Khao Yai National Park $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milford Sound $38Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Milford Sound
For Milford Sound, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Heli + Earnslaw Burn Landing | 5hr: $974
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilford Sound $13Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milford Sound and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Milford Sound is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milford Sound is in Pacific and Khao Yai National Park is in Asia, 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 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 Milford Sound would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milford Sound 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 Milford Sound Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park 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.