The average price of a 7-day trip to Chennai is $1,310 for a solo traveler, $2,353 for a couple, and $4,411 for a family of 4. Chennai hotels range from $20 to $68 per night with an average of $30, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jaipur Airport (JAI) are between $924 and $1,776 per person for economy flights and $2,900 to $5,573 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $18 to $30 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 Chennai, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAI and stay in a Chennai hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- July 30th to November 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chennai is usually early to mid September.
Average Chennai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chennai for a week is $737-$1,977($105-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $485 to $1,563 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $33 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chennai for a week is $2,226-$4,176($318-$597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $970 to $3,126 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $33 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chennai for a week is $2,696-$7,488($385-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,940 to $6,252 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $66 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $42 to $51 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chennai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chennai? The cheapest trip to Chennai is about $92 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 $17.
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 Chennai for a week is $643-$1,915($92-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $485 to $1,563 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 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 Chennai for a week is $1,184-$3,590($169-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $970 to $3,126 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 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 Chennai for a week is $2,356-$7,036($337-$1,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,940 to $6,252 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Chennai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chennai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chennai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chennai for a week is $1,913-$7,466($273-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,363 to $4,064 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $68 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chennai for a week is $3,514-$11,908($502-$1,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,726 to $8,128 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $68 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chennai for a week is $7,028-$22,304($1,004-$3,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,452 to $16,256 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $136 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chennai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chennai is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Chennai due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Chennai 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 Chennai 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chennai.
Flight Costs to Chennai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,776 average in mid December to a low of $924 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $929. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chennai our data includes 74 originating airports, and 74 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chennai from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $7,701 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Agra (AGR) in Agra (India) at an average of just $45.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chennai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $853, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Chennai can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $244 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.