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

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or La Ceiba?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tsavo National Park and La Ceiba can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Tsavo National Park or La Ceiba?

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.

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, La Ceiba or Tsavo National Park?

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

  • Tsavo National Park Prices
    Kenya Prices
    La Ceiba Prices
    Honduras Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tsavo National Park $139
    La Ceiba $74

The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $139, while the average daily cost in La Ceiba is $74. 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 Tsavo National Park and La Ceiba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $32
    La Ceiba $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $64
    La Ceiba $44
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and La Ceiba

Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or La Ceiba? 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 Tsavo National Park


Hotels in La Ceiba


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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: La Ceiba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $59
    La Ceiba $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43
  • From Copan: One Way Shared Transfer to La Ceiba: $29
  • From Roatan: One Way Shared transfer to La Ceiba: $49
  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $180
  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $180

Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or La Ceiba?

Prices for flights to both La Ceiba and Tsavo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tsavo National Park $65
    La Ceiba $30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $46
    La Ceiba $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $23
    La Ceiba $4.85


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and La Ceiba, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is La Ceiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tsavo National Park is in Africa and La Ceiba is in Central America, 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 La Ceiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Ceiba 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 Tsavo National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tsavo National Park than you might in La Ceiba.

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