Average cost of trip to India

A lot of people want to visit India and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to India from

How much does it cost to fly to India? High season for flights to India spans from June to August — prepare to pay $756.00 and more for your return flight to India. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $578.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in India

How much do hotels charge per night in India? High season in India runs from July to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $82.00. Low season spans from January to June. You can get a room for a night for as low as $46.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $70.36 per night, but prices can go up to 16% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in India

How much does food in India cost? The average cost of food and drinks in India is ₹0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in India would cost you around ₹1,442.89 ($17.51). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around ₹961.65 ($11.67). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in India is around ₹26.37 ($0.32). A soft drink is around ₹99.71 ($1.21) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around ₹372.46 ($4.52) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are ₹114.54 ($1.39) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in India

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in India? Guided group tours are approximately ₹74.99 ($0.91) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in India on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in India

How much does airport transfer cost in India? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately ₹167.28 ($2.03).

☀ Weather in India

The hottest season in India runs from May to October. The average temperature is around 25 °C. The rainy season is from April to June with average rainfall of 87mm.