The average price of a 7-day trip to India is $1,294 for a solo traveler, $2,281 for a couple, and $1,117 for a family of 4. India hotels range from $29 to $138 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $370 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to India (from all airports) are between $1,025 and $1,731 per person for economy flights and $3,219 to $5,435 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $49 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 India
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to India and stay in a India hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- May 7th to May 20th
- August 20th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in India is usually mid to late September.
Average India Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit India for a week is $911-$2,202($130-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,499 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit India for a week is $1,600-$4,036($229-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $97 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,997 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit India for a week is $3,193-$7,965($456-$1,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $194 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,995 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $102 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to India
How cheap can you make a vacation to India? The cheapest trip to India is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $16 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 $24.
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 India for a week is $749-$2,159($107-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,499 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $53 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit India for a week is $1,354-$3,818($193-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,997 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $53 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit India for a week is $2,701-$7,398($386-$1,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $95 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,995 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $79 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to India cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury India Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in India.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit India for a week is $2,083-$8,264($298-$1,181 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,298 to $3,745 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit India for a week is $3,717-$12,688($531-$1,813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,596 to $7,490 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit India for a week is $7,434-$23,470($1,062-$3,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $389 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,192 to $14,981 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $276 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $961 per night for a preferred vacation rental
India Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in India is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in India 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.
India 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 India 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 India.
Flight Costs to India
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,731 average in mid December to a low of $1,025 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $987. These prices are based on millions of flights. For India our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In India, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $706, so you can easily save about 69% 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 India can easily cost $178 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $355 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.