The average price of a 7-day trip to Leh is $2,105 for a solo traveler, $3,781 for a couple, and $7,088 for a family of 4. Leh hotels range from $39 to $176 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Leh Airport (IXL) are between $1,596 and $2,578 per person for economy flights and $5,008 to $8,090 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $68 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 Leh, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXL and stay in a Leh hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th
- March 19th to April 8th
- April 30th to May 27th (except the week of May 14th)
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Leh is usually late January and early February.
Average Leh Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Leh for a week is $1,283-$3,117($183-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $867 to $2,269 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Leh for a week is $3,832-$6,480($547-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,734 to $4,538 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Leh for a week is $4,634-$11,724($662-$1,675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,468 to $9,076 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $124 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Leh
How cheap can you make a vacation to Leh? The cheapest trip to Leh is about $156 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $34.
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 Leh for a week is $1,092-$2,832($156-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $867 to $2,269 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Leh for a week is $2,064-$5,304($295-$758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,734 to $4,538 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Leh for a week is $4,068-$10,392($581-$1,485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,468 to $9,076 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Leh cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Leh Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Leh.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Leh for a week is $3,264-$9,229($466-$1,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,916 to $4,651 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Leh for a week is $5,670-$14,930($810-$2,133 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,832 to $9,302 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Leh for a week is $11,340-$28,096($1,620-$4,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,664 to $18,604 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $352 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Leh Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Leh is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Leh 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.
Leh 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 Leh 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 Leh.
Flight Costs to Leh
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,578 average in late October to a low of $1,596 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,889. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Leh our data includes 16 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Leh from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) for an average $4,893 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Indira Gandhi International (DEL) in Delhi (India) at an average of just $138.
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 Leh, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $982, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Leh can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $438 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.