The average price of a 7-day trip to Lumbini is $1,264 for a solo traveler, $2,270 for a couple, and $4,256 for a family of 4. Lumbini hotels range from $7 to $150 per night with an average of $31, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lal Bahadur Shastri Varanasi International Airport (VNS) are between $873 and $1,680 per person for economy flights and $2,739 to $5,272 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $16 to $34 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 Lumbini, NP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VNS and stay in a Lumbini hotel:
- January 15th to April 1st
- May 7th to May 27th
- August 6th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lumbini is usually early September.
Average Lumbini Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lumbini for a week is $747-$1,943($107-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $485 to $1,495 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $35 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lumbini for a week is $2,120-$4,046($303-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $970 to $2,990 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $35 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lumbini for a week is $2,640-$7,352($377-$1,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,940 to $5,980 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $70 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $42 to $51 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lumbini
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lumbini? The cheapest trip to Lumbini is about $83 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 18% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $6.
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 Lumbini for a week is $584-$2,214($83-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $485 to $1,495 for economy
Lodging: $6 to $7 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lumbini for a week is $1,132-$3,828($162-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $970 to $2,990 for economy
Lodging: $6 to $7 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lumbini for a week is $2,264-$7,296($323-$1,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,940 to $5,980 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $14 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Lumbini cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lumbini Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lumbini.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lumbini for a week is $1,607-$8,667($230-$1,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,077 to $4,470 for first class
Lodging: $51 to $150 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 Lumbini for a week is $2,908-$13,662($415-$1,952 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,154 to $8,940 for first class
Lodging: $51 to $150 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 Lumbini for a week is $5,816-$25,854($831-$3,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,308 to $17,880 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $979 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lumbini Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lumbini is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lumbini 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.
Lumbini 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 Lumbini 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 Lumbini.
Flight Costs to Lumbini
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,680 average in early to mid April to a low of $873 in early September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lumbini our data includes 36 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lumbini from an airport like William P Hobby (HOU) in Houston, TX (the United States) for an average $8,817 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 $97.
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 Lumbini, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $807, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Lumbini can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $258 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.