How much does a trip to India cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed₹49,000 61%
- Food₹19,600 24%
- Transport₹4,200 5%
- Sights₹7,700 10%
What a day costs in India
Per person, in INR
A mid-range day in India costs about ₹5,750 per person: ₹3,500 for a bed, ₹1,400 for food, ₹300 for local transport and ₹550 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ₹1,510; in comfort, about ₹14,500. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $60.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDelhi dorm / 3-star / 4-star | ₹900 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,000 |
| Food a dayDelhi, three meals · Source | ₹500 | ₹1,400 | ₹3,000 |
| Transport a dayDelhi, local travel · Source | ₹60 | ₹300 | ₹1,000 |
| Sights a dayDelhi, one day of sights · Source | ₹50 | ₹550 | ₹2,500 |
| A day in total | ₹1,510 | ₹5,750 | ₹14,500 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya Raman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
India trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ₹80,500.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₹4,530$48 | ₹17,250$181 | ₹43,500$457 |
| 7 days | ₹10,570$111 | ₹40,250$423 | ₹101,500$1,067 |
| 14 days | ₹21,140$222 | ₹80,500$847 | ₹203,000$2,135 |
| 30 days | ₹45,300$476 | ₹172,500$1,814 | ₹435,000$4,575 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does India cost per day?
For one person, about ₹1,510 on a budget, ₹5,750 mid-range or ₹14,500 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in India?
For one person, about ₹10,570 on a budget, ₹40,250 mid-range or ₹101,500 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in India?
About ₹42,280 on a budget, ₹161,000 mid-range or ₹406,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is India expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in India costs about $60. Of the 112 destinations we price, 8 are cheaper and 103 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to India?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: ₹3,500 of the ₹5,750 a day, about 61%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.