Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Seoul?
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 Seoul or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Khao Yai National Park?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $128Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $128, 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 Seoul and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $54Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $108Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Seoul 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: Seoul Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $15Khao Yai National Park $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.58
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Short Taxi Ride$5.01
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Metro Ride$0.97
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- [Cherry blossom]Gyeongju Tour from SEOUL transfer to BUSAN: $101
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $164
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $90
- Night Views Tour with Guide and Transfers: $41
- Seoul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) - Departure Private Transfer: $80
- Seoul Incheon Airport ICN to Seoul - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $129
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Seoul Gimpo Airport (GMP) Transfer to Seoul/Suwon/Seongnam/Yongin: $60
- Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $132
- Private Transfer from Seoul to Incheon Cruise Terminal(12 pax): $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Seoul 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 daySeoul $51Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.30
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.43
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.94
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Chicken Stick$1.43
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.36
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Lunch Buffet$4.30
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.72
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.36
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Udon & Sushi$5.01
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Fresh Burger$3.44
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.22
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.58
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Fried Rice$3.94
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.80
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.80
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Donut$1.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Guided Street Food Tour at Namdaemun Market: $45
- Seoul Night Run for Local-Favorite Korean BBQ Dinner: $50
- [Wine & K-BBQ] A Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon: $51
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $53
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Namdaemun Market Food Tour: $65
- Seoul by Night: Palaces, Market & Street Food Tour (Vegan Option): $65
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $67
- Cooking Class in Seoul with Korean Grandma: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $26Khao Yai National Park $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.73
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Movie Ticket$5.73
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Kimchi Museum$2.15
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- DMZ, Eunpyeong village and Jinkwansa Temple Private Tour : $212
- Private Garden of Morning Calm Experience: $267
- Private Tour Nami Island & Morning Calm Garden: $256
- Seoul National Museum Walking Tour Experience: $35
- (Closed) Korea’s White House Walking Tour Blue House: $148
- (Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul: $121
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2 Hours Seoul Private Walking Tour Including Pick up: $59
- 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul: $29
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $30
- Aegibong DMZ and Eunpyeong Hanok Village One Day Tour from Seoul: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Khao Yai National Park $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen: $28
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $42
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $59
- Korean Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $60
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $73
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Seoul or Khao Yai National Park?
Seoul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Seoul or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Seoul during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In July, Seoul is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Khao Yai National Park. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Seoul is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Seoul usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Khao Yai National Park. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the winter, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Seoul is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In April, Seoul usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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