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

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Paris?

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 Paris 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 Paris?

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.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Paris 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
    Paris Prices
    France Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tsavo National Park $139
    Paris $311

The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $139, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $32
    Paris $180
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $64
    Paris $360
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Paris

Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Paris? 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 Paris


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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: Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $59
    Paris $25

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    $7.51
  • Train from Airport
    $11
  • Metro tickets
    $7.98
  • Train
    $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bus Transfer : Paris to the Palace of Versailles Round-Trip : $48
  • One Way Private Transfer to Louvre Musuem: $89
  • Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer for 1 to 3 Persons in Paris: $214
  • Private Transfer from Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport: $92
  • Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $292
  • 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $94
  • Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $143
  • Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $216
  • Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $112
  • Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $165
  • Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $189
  • Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $237

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

Prices for flights to both Paris 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
    Paris $85

Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    $9.39
  • Breakfast
    $8.21
  • Breakfast for 2
    $35
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    $101
  • Dinner
    $67
  • Cheese
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $65
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
  • Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $77
  • Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
  • Paris Food Tour: $82
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
  • #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $89
  • Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $96
  • Dinner Paris by Night EN Bus Panoramic: $101
  • Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris: $105

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $46
    Paris $89

Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    $21
  • Admission to Pantheon
    $5.87
  • Catacombs (2)
    $27

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $0.57
  • Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English : $2.86
  • Paris - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
  • Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
  • Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.57
  • Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $3.59
  • Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.76
  • Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.76
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.80
  • Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.36
  • Paris (Marais District) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
  • Paris (Montmartre) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $23
    Paris $29

Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
  • Paris Nation wine tasting: $46
  • Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $46
  • Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $54
  • Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $54
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $58
  • Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris: $72
  • French Wine Tasting and Pairing Experience in Montmartre: $90
  • The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $95
  • Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $113
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118


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

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 Paris Expensive?.