The average price of a 7-day trip to Darjiling is $1,671 for a solo traveler, $3,001 for a couple, and $5,626 for a family of 4. Darjiling hotels range from $38 to $173 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Baghdogra Airport (IXB) are between $1,215 and $1,985 per person for economy flights and $3,813 to $6,229 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $52 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 Darjiling, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXB and stay in a Darjiling hotel:
- January 22nd to February 11th
- March 19th to July 22nd (except the weeks of April 2nd, April 30th and July 2nd)
- August 20th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Darjiling is usually late May.
Average Darjiling Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Darjiling for a week is $1,031-$2,479($147-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $645 to $1,767 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Darjiling for a week is $2,998-$5,046($428-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,290 to $3,534 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Darjiling for a week is $3,596-$9,220($514-$1,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,580 to $7,068 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $48 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Darjiling
How cheap can you make a vacation to Darjiling? The cheapest trip to Darjiling is about $123 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% 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 $34.
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 Darjiling for a week is $863-$2,270($123-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $645 to $1,767 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Darjiling for a week is $1,606-$4,240($229-$606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,290 to $3,534 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Darjiling for a week is $3,152-$8,336($450-$1,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,580 to $7,068 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Darjiling cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Darjiling Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Darjiling.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Darjiling for a week is $2,508-$8,804($358-$1,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,309 to $3,817 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Darjiling for a week is $4,146-$13,384($592-$1,912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,618 to $7,634 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Darjiling for a week is $8,292-$24,656($1,185-$3,522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,236 to $15,268 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $346 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Darjiling Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Darjiling is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Darjiling due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Darjiling 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 Darjiling 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 Darjiling.
Flight Costs to Darjiling
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,985 average in mid December to a low of $1,215 in late May. Median flight price is $430. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Darjiling our data includes 26 originating airports, and 47 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Darjiling from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) for an average $6,812 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) in Kolkata (India) at an average of just $75.
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 Darjiling, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $770, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Darjiling can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $432 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.