The average price of a 7-day trip to Kathmandu Valley is $1,411 for a solo traveler, $2,534 for a couple, and $4,751 for a family of 4. Kathmandu Valley hotels range from $20 to $131 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jai Prakash Narayan International Patna Airport (PAT) are between $723 and $1,893 per person for economy flights and $2,269 to $5,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $50 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 Kathmandu Valley, NP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PAT and stay in a Kathmandu Valley hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- May 7th to May 27th
- August 6th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kathmandu Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Kathmandu Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $755-$2,243($108-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $1,533 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $45 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 Kathmandu Valley for a week is $1,984-$4,846($283-$692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $3,066 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $45 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 Kathmandu Valley for a week is $2,672-$8,108($382-$1,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $6,132 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $90 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $78 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kathmandu Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kathmandu Valley? The cheapest trip to Kathmandu Valley is about $83 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 Kathmandu Valley for a week is $578-$2,053($83-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $1,533 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $1,054-$3,740($151-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $3,066 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $2,078-$7,336($297-$1,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $6,132 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kathmandu Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kathmandu Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kathmandu Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $1,801-$8,373($257-$1,196 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $4,001 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $3,026-$13,074($432-$1,868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $8,002 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kathmandu Valley for a week is $6,052-$24,312($865-$3,473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,304 to $16,004 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $262 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kathmandu Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kathmandu Valley is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kathmandu Valley due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kathmandu Valley 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 Kathmandu Valley 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 Kathmandu Valley.
Flight Costs to Kathmandu Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,893 average in late July to a low of $723 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,070. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kathmandu Valley our data includes 28 originating airports, and 44 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kathmandu Valley from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,813 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 $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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kathmandu Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,170, so you can easily save about 162% 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 Kathmandu Valley can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $328 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.