The average price of a 7-day trip to McLeod Ganj is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. McLeod Ganj hotels range from $18 to $135 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jammu Airport (IXJ) are between $638 and $1,811 per person for economy flights and $2,002 to $5,683 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 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 McLeod Ganj, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXJ and stay in a McLeod Ganj hotel:
- January 22nd to February 11th
- February 26th to April 8th (except the week of March 19th)
- May 7th to July 8th
- August 13th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in McLeod Ganj is usually late September.
Average McLeod Ganj Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $701-$2,152($100-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $1,503 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $1,796-$4,656($257-$665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $3,006 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $2,288-$8,080($327-$1,154 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $6,012 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $88 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $46 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to McLeod Ganj
How cheap can you make a vacation to McLeod Ganj? The cheapest trip to McLeod Ganj is about $74 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 24% 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 $16.
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 McLeod Ganj for a week is $515-$1,897($74-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $1,503 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $934-$3,554($133-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $3,006 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $1,868-$7,012($267-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $6,012 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to McLeod Ganj cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury McLeod Ganj Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in McLeod Ganj.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $1,915-$8,069($274-$1,153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,019 to $3,382 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $3,242-$12,298($463-$1,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,038 to $6,764 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit McLeod Ganj for a week is $6,484-$22,292($926-$3,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,076 to $13,528 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $270 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental
McLeod Ganj Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in McLeod Ganj is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in McLeod Ganj 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.
McLeod Ganj 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 McLeod Ganj 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 McLeod Ganj.
Flight Costs to McLeod Ganj
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,811 average in mid April to a low of $638 in late September. Median flight price is $1,030. These prices are based on millions of flights. For McLeod Ganj our data includes 27 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to McLeod Ganj from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) for an average $5,370 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bhatinda Air Force Station (BUP) in Bhatinda (India) at an average of just $46.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In McLeod Ganj, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,173, so you can easily save about 184% 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 McLeod Ganj can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $337 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.