A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Paphos vs. Tsavo National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Paphos or Tsavo National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Tsavo 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: Paphos or Tsavo National Park?

Paphos

Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.

Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya, located in the central part of the country in what was once known as the Taru Desert. Human activity in the park dates back to the Late Stone Age making the park a major archaeological and historical site. Tsavo is known for having beautiful natural landscapes and excellent game viewing.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya.


Which place is cheaper, Tsavo National Park or Paphos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Paphos Prices
    Cyprus Prices
    Tsavo National Park Prices
    Kenya Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Paphos 125
    Tsavo National Park 119

The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Tsavo National Park is €119. 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 Paphos and Tsavo National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paphos 48
    Tsavo National Park 28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paphos 96
    Tsavo National Park 56
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Tsavo National Park

Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Tsavo 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.

Hotels in Paphos


Hotels in Tsavo National Park


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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: Paphos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paphos 12
    Tsavo National Park 51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:

  • Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $42
  • Blue Lagoon Pafos to Latchi, bus transfer+ Boat trip H/D: $42
  • Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise from Paphos with Transfers: $30
  • Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide, music & Paphos hotel transfers: $35
  • Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim : $45
  • Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
  • CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $80
  • CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City : $199
  • From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
  • Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
  • Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $86
  • Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34

Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Tsavo National Park?

Prices for flights to both Tsavo National Park and Paphos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Paphos 65
    Tsavo National Park 56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.

  • From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
  • Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
  • Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
  • Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $226

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paphos 12
    Tsavo National Park 40

Tours and Activities in Paphos

Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $21
  • Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
  • The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
  • Paphos Sunset Cruise Swim Snorkel & Jump into the Golden Hour : $24
  • From Limassol Experience: $29
  • Latchi to Blue Lagoon Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
  • Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour : $30
  • Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide : $30
  • Latchi Blue Lagoon Cruise: $36
  • Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
  • Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
  • Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paphos 9.98
    Tsavo National Park 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:

  • Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $44
  • Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
  • Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
  • Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
  • Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
  • Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
  • Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762


When comparing the travel costs between Paphos and Tsavo National Park, we can see that Paphos 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. Even though Paphos is in Europe and Tsavo National Park is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Tsavo National Park Expensive?.