The average price of a 7-day trip to Kodaikanal is $2,292 for a solo traveler, $4,116 for a couple, and $7,717 for a family of 4. Kodaikanal hotels range from $38 to $141 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Madurai Airport (IXM) are between $1,565 and $3,128 per person for economy flights and $4,911 to $9,816 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 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 Kodaikanal, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXM and stay in a Kodaikanal hotel:
- March 5th to April 8th
- May 7th to July 22nd
- August 13th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kodaikanal is usually early to mid September.
Average Kodaikanal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $1,364-$3,539($195-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $827 to $2,659 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $3,856-$7,584($551-$1,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,654 to $5,318 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $4,628-$13,172($661-$1,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,308 to $10,636 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $124 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kodaikanal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kodaikanal? The cheapest trip to Kodaikanal is about $149 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 Kodaikanal for a week is $1,045-$3,162($149-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $827 to $2,659 for economy
Lodging: $33 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 Kodaikanal for a week is $1,970-$6,024($281-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,654 to $5,318 for economy
Lodging: $33 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 Kodaikanal for a week is $3,892-$11,904($556-$1,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,308 to $10,636 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Kodaikanal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kodaikanal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kodaikanal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $3,233-$11,800($462-$1,686 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,216 to $6,116 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $5,806-$18,812($829-$2,687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,432 to $12,232 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kodaikanal for a week is $11,612-$35,230($1,659-$5,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,864 to $24,464 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $282 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kodaikanal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kodaikanal is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kodaikanal 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.
Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal.
Flight Costs to Kodaikanal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,128 average in late April to a low of $1,565 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,338. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kodaikanal our data includes 35 originating airports, and 66 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kodaikanal from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $6,645 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chennai International (MAA) in Chennai (India) at an average of just $88.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kodaikanal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,562, so you can easily save about 100% 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 Kodaikanal 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.