The average price of a 7-day trip to Gilgit is $1,324 for a solo traveler, $2,378 for a couple, and $4,458 for a family of 4. Gilgit hotels range from $40 to $180 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Srinagar Airport (SXR) are between $832 and $1,455 per person for economy flights and $2,611 to $4,566 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $64 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 Gilgit, PK
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXR and stay in a Gilgit hotel:
- January 15th to April 8th
- May 7th to June 3rd
- September 3rd to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gilgit is usually early to mid March.
Average Gilgit Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gilgit for a week is $891-$1,970($127-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $453 to $1,222 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gilgit for a week is $2,354-$4,106($336-$587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $906 to $2,444 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gilgit for a week is $3,102-$7,280($443-$1,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,812 to $4,888 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $47 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gilgit
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gilgit? The cheapest trip to Gilgit is about $97 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% 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 $33.
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 Gilgit for a week is $678-$1,732($97-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $453 to $1,222 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 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 Gilgit for a week is $1,236-$3,164($177-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $906 to $2,444 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 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 Gilgit for a week is $2,400-$6,208($343-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,812 to $4,888 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Gilgit cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gilgit Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gilgit.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gilgit for a week is $2,169-$12,272($310-$1,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,051 to $2,994 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gilgit for a week is $3,696-$16,120($528-$2,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,102 to $5,988 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gilgit for a week is $7,392-$28,028($1,056-$4,004 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,204 to $11,976 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $360 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,248 to $2,106 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gilgit Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gilgit is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Gilgit due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Gilgit 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 Gilgit 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 Gilgit.
Flight Costs to Gilgit
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,455 average in late July to a low of $832 in early to mid March. Median flight price is $959. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gilgit our data includes 23 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gilgit from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,703 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jammu (IXJ) in Jammu (India) at an average of just $74.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Gilgit, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $624, so you can easily save about 75% 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 Gilgit can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $450 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.