The average price of a 7-day trip to Kolkata is $1,305 for a solo traveler, $2,344 for a couple, and $4,394 for a family of 4. Kolkata hotels range from $28 to $108 per night with an average of $47, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are between $868 and $1,571 per person for economy flights and $2,724 to $4,930 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $36 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 Kolkata, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CCU and stay in a Kolkata hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- March 5th to March 25th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kolkata is usually early to mid September.
Average Kolkata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kolkata for a week is $768-$1,948($110-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $464 to $1,414 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kolkata for a week is $2,194-$3,928($313-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $2,828 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kolkata for a week is $2,700-$7,228($386-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $5,656 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $94 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $38 to $47 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kolkata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kolkata? The cheapest trip to Kolkata is about $94 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 37% 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 $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 Kolkata for a week is $661-$1,861($94-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $464 to $1,414 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $28 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 Kolkata for a week is $1,202-$3,422($172-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $2,828 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $28 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 Kolkata for a week is $2,332-$6,724($333-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $5,656 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kolkata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kolkata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kolkata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kolkata for a week is $2,172-$5,956($310-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,125 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $108 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kolkata for a week is $3,858-$9,536($551-$1,362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,250 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $108 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kolkata for a week is $7,716-$18,124($1,102-$2,589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,400 to $12,500 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $216 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $634 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kolkata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kolkata is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kolkata due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata.
Flight Costs to Kolkata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,571 average in mid December to a low of $868 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,031. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kolkata our data includes 130 originating airports, and 100 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kolkata from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,528 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ranchi (IXR) in Ranchi (India) at an average of just $59.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kolkata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $703, so you can easily save about 81% 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 Kolkata can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $316 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.