A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Surabaya vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Surabaya or Khao Yai National Park?

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

Should I visit Surabaya or Khao Yai National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Surabaya or Khao Yai National Park?

Surabaya

Surabaya, also known as the "city of heroes," is the capital of East Java and the second largest city in Indonesia, following Jakarta. While it doesn't highlight as many typical tourist monuments as other cities, Surabaya serves as a takeoff point or a landing base for travelers visiting Mount Bromo and Bali.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Surabaya?

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

  • Surabaya Prices
    Indonesia Prices
    Khao Yai National Park Prices
    Thailand Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Surabaya $76
    Khao Yai National Park $85

The average daily cost (per person) in Surabaya is $76, 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 Surabaya and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Surabaya $36
    Khao Yai National Park $41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Surabaya $72
    Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Surabaya and Khao Yai National Park

Looking for a hotel in Surabaya 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.

Hotels in Surabaya


Hotels in Khao Yai 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: Surabaya Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Surabaya $2.66
    Khao Yai National Park $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surabaya

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Surabaya:

  • Private Transfer from Yogyakarta to Bromo: $234
  • Private Transfer from Waru to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
  • Private Transfer from Tanggulangin to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $52
  • Private Transfer from Taman to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $49
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya City to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Tanggulangin: $52
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Tambak Sawah: $35
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Taman: $42
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Surabaya City : $33
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Sidoarjo: $52
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Semampir: $33
  • Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Segoro Tambak: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Surabaya or Khao Yai National Park?

Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Surabaya 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
    Surabaya $37
    Khao Yai National Park $33

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Surabaya $4.56
    Khao Yai National Park $10

Tours and Activities in Surabaya

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

  • 1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall: $131
  • 1 Day Tour, Wonderful Mount Bromo Sunrise From Surabaya or Malang: $136
  • 1 days Majapahit temple history tour: $100
  • 1Day - Bromo Madakaripura Day Tour: $128
  • 2Days - Bromo Family Tour via Surabaya: $163
  • 2Days - Bromo Madakaripura Adventure via Surabaya or Malang: $155
  • 2Days - Bromo Sunrise Ijen Tour via Surabaya: $199
  • 2Days/1Night Bromo Private Tour with Hotel: $189
  • 3-Day Tour: Mount Bromo & Ijen Crater from Surabaya or Malang: $264
  • 3D2N Mount Bromo & Ijen Crater Tour from Surabaya: $289
  • 3Days - Adventure Bromo Ijen via Surabaya: $245
  • 3Days - Adventure Bromo Ijen via Surabaya or Malang: $275

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Surabaya -
    Khao Yai National Park $13


When comparing the travel costs between Surabaya and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park 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. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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