Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo 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: Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park?
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $190Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $190, 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 Tokyo and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $79Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $158Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $18Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 【Haneda Airport】Luxury Private Transfer : $89
- Yokohama Private Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Hotels to Yokohama Port or Hotels: $231
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $79
- Private Transfer to/from Haneda Airport 7 Seater: $124
- Private Transfer from/to Yokohama Port: $191
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Yokohama Port: $67
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Hakone or Mt.Fuji: $156
- Private Customize Day Tour With Hotel Transfer: $200
- One-Way Private Transfer from Haneda Airport: $149
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $67Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tsukiji Food Tour Explore Markets and Temples in Tokyo: $18
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $34
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $34
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $34
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $44
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $51
- Tokyo private hidden food tour: $55
- Mastering the Grill A Ninja Yakiniku A5 Wagyu Dinner in Nippori : $56
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $71Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- 4 Hours Shibuya - Shinjuku Night Tour: $102
- Knife Sharpening Experience in Tokyo : $23
- Kyu-Yasuda, Kiyosumi and Hama-Rikyu Tokyo Garden Tour: $159
- Manga Artist Experience with Professional Guidance in Tokyo: $114
- Mount Fuji and Iconic Scenic Spots Day Tour : $99
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- Pick the Hours That Suit You In A Flexible Tokyo Guided Tour: $70
- Private Walking Tour Tokyo's Fukagawa Edo Museum: $102
- Shibuya Tokyo Private Photo Tour Activity: $277
- Shinjuku Mini Ramen Tour: Shoyu, Tonkotsu & Miso: $98
- Tokyo Skytree Private Walking Tour Experience With cafe inside: $184
- Akihabara Otaku Tour - 1.5h Guided Shopping: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $34Khao Yai National Park $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$4.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $34
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $38
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $114
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $116
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $132
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $142
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $201
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $242
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Khao Yai National Park. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Tokyo is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tokyo in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during summer. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Khao Yai National Park. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
In October, Tokyo is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the autumn, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tokyo is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Tokyo during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In the spring, Tokyo is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tokyo in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F).
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 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 Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Khao Yai National Park. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.