The average price of a 7-day trip to Calcutta is $1,225 for a solo traveler, $2,200 for a couple, and $4,125 for a family of 4. Calcutta hotels range from $8 to $103 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are between $868 and $1,571 per person for economy flights and $2,724 to $4,930 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $35 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Calcutta, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CCU and stay in a Calcutta hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- March 5th to March 25th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Calcutta is usually early to mid September.
Average Calcutta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Calcutta for a week is $733-$1,874($105-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $464 to $1,335 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Calcutta for a week is $2,124-$3,926($303-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $2,670 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Calcutta for a week is $2,560-$6,908($366-$987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $5,340 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $98 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $38 to $43 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Calcutta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Calcutta? The cheapest trip to Calcutta is about $82 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 37% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $7.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Calcutta for a week is $576-$1,708($82-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $464 to $1,335 for economy
Lodging: $7 to $8 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Calcutta for a week is $1,110-$3,176($159-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $2,670 for economy
Lodging: $7 to $8 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Calcutta for a week is $2,220-$6,256($317-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $5,340 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Calcutta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Calcutta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Calcutta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Calcutta for a week is $1,738-$6,083($248-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,035 to $3,217 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $103 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Calcutta for a week is $2,990-$9,790($427-$1,399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,070 to $6,434 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $103 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Calcutta for a week is $5,980-$18,152($854-$2,593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,140 to $12,868 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $206 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Calcutta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Calcutta is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Calcutta due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Calcutta Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Calcutta hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Calcutta.
Flight Costs to Calcutta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,571 average in mid December to a low of $868 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,031. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Calcutta our data includes 130 originating airports, and 100 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Calcutta from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,528 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ranchi (IXR) in Ranchi (India) at an average of just $59.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Calcutta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $703, so you can easily save about 81% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Calcutta can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $291 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.