Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Mount Aspiring National Park ?
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 Mount Aspiring National Park 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 Mount Aspiring National Park 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: Mount Aspiring National Park or Khao Yai National Park?
Mount Aspiring National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park is located within the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region. The park is named after one of New Zealand's highest peaks, Mt Aspiring, and is one of the best places to hike in the country. It is part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area and one of the many locations of filming for the Lord of the Rings movies. The closest towns to this park are Haast, Makarora, Wanaka, and Glenorchy. One of New Zealand's great walks is located in this park, the Routeburn track, and is very popular among travelers heading to New Zealand for long hikes through the beautiful scenery.
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 in New Zealand, The Best 2-Week Tours in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Mount Aspiring National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Aspiring National Park $122Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Aspiring National Park is $122, 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 Mount Aspiring National Park and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Aspiring National Park $58Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Aspiring National Park $116Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Mount Aspiring National Park and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Mount Aspiring National Park 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: Mount Aspiring National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Aspiring National Park $49Khao Yai National Park $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Aspiring National Park or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park 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 dayMount Aspiring National Park $32Khao Yai National Park $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Aspiring National Park $29Khao Yai National Park $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Aspiring National Park $5.07Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Aspiring National Park and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Mount Aspiring National Park is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mount Aspiring National Park 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 Mount Aspiring National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mount Aspiring National Park 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 Mount Aspiring National Park 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.