The average price of a 7-day trip to New Delhi is $1,171 for a solo traveler, $2,103 for a couple, and $3,943 for a family of 4. New Delhi hotels range from $17 to $105 per night with an average of $32, while most vacation rentals will cost $90 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are between $833 and $1,331 per person for economy flights and $2,614 to $4,177 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $40 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 New Delhi, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEL and stay in a New Delhi hotel:
- January 8th to April 8th
- April 30th to May 13th
- August 20th to October 14th
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Delhi is usually early to mid September.
Average New Delhi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Delhi for a week is $732-$1,751($105-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $1,105 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $35 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Delhi for a week is $2,088-$3,588($298-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $35 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Delhi for a week is $2,616-$6,128($374-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $70 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Delhi
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Delhi? The cheapest trip to New Delhi is about $84 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $14.
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 New Delhi for a week is $590-$1,544($84-$221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $1,105 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Delhi for a week is $1,096-$2,782($157-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Delhi for a week is $2,192-$5,414($313-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to New Delhi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Delhi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New Delhi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Delhi for a week is $1,827-$7,827($261-$1,118 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,121 to $2,751 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $105 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $748 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Delhi for a week is $3,228-$11,166($461-$1,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,242 to $5,502 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $105 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $748 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Delhi for a week is $6,456-$19,638($922-$2,805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,484 to $11,004 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $210 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $1,047 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Delhi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Delhi is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Delhi 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.
New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in New Delhi.
Flight Costs to New Delhi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,331 average in late December to a low of $833 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $904. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Delhi our data includes 373 originating airports, and 183 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to New Delhi from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,679 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 $52.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In New Delhi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $498, so you can easily save about 60% 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 New Delhi can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $284 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.