The average price of a 7-day trip to Manali is $2,012 for a solo traveler, $3,614 for a couple, and $6,774 for a family of 4. Manali hotels range from $31 to $129 per night with an average of $48, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 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 $29 to $55 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 Manali, IN

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXL and stay in a Manali 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 Manali is usually late January and early February.

 

Average Manali Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Manali for a week is $1,268-$2,952($181-$422 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $867 to $2,243 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Manali for a week is $3,796-$6,250($542-$893 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,734 to $4,486 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Manali for a week is $4,652-$11,088($665-$1,584 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,468 to $8,972 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $96 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $62 to $76 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Manali

How cheap can you make a vacation to Manali? The cheapest trip to Manali is about $153 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 $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 $26.

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 Manali for a week is $1,071-$2,771($153-$396 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $867 to $2,243 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $31 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 Manali for a week is $2,022-$5,182($289-$740 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,734 to $4,486 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $31 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 Manali for a week is $3,984-$10,220($569-$1,460 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,468 to $8,972 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Manali cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Manali Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Manali.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Manali for a week is $3,394-$11,906($485-$1,701 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,454 to $6,348 for first class

Lodging: $82 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Manali for a week is $6,296-$19,024($899-$2,718 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,908 to $12,696 for first class

Lodging: $82 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Manali for a week is $12,592-$36,134($1,799-$5,162 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $9,816 to $25,392 for first class

Lodging: $164 to $258 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $570 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Manali Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Manali is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Manali due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Manali 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Manali 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Manali.

 

Flight Costs to Manali

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 Manali our data includes 16 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Manali 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Manali, 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 Manali can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $354 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.

 

 

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