The average price of a 7-day trip to Pahalgam is $1,187 for a solo traveler, $2,132 for a couple, and $3,997 for a family of 4. Pahalgam hotels range from $17 to $138 per night with an average of $17, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Srinagar Airport (SXR) are between $832 and $1,455 per person for economy flights and $2,611 to $4,566 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $43 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 Pahalgam, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXR and stay in a Pahalgam hotel:
- January 15th to April 8th
- May 7th to June 3rd
- September 3rd to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pahalgam is usually early to mid March.
Average Pahalgam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pahalgam for a week is $723-$1,753($103-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $453 to $1,164 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $30 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pahalgam for a week is $2,102-$3,800($300-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $906 to $2,328 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $30 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pahalgam for a week is $2,688-$6,292($384-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,812 to $4,656 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $60 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pahalgam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pahalgam? The cheapest trip to Pahalgam is about $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 22% 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 $15.
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 Pahalgam for a week is $620-$1,685($89-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $453 to $1,164 for economy
Lodging: $15 to $17 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 Pahalgam for a week is $1,150-$3,010($164-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $906 to $2,328 for economy
Lodging: $15 to $17 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 Pahalgam for a week is $2,288-$5,804($327-$829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,812 to $4,656 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $34 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Pahalgam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pahalgam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pahalgam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pahalgam for a week is $1,926-$12,088($275-$1,727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,182 to $3,038 for first class
Lodging: $68 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pahalgam for a week is $3,444-$15,728($492-$2,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,364 to $6,076 for first class
Lodging: $68 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pahalgam for a week is $6,888-$28,078($984-$4,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,728 to $12,152 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $276 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,253 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pahalgam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pahalgam is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pahalgam 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.
Pahalgam 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 Pahalgam 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 Pahalgam.
Flight Costs to Pahalgam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,455 average in late July to a low of $832 in early to mid March. Median flight price is $959. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pahalgam our data includes 23 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pahalgam from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,703 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jammu (IXJ) in Jammu (India) at an average of just $74.
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 Pahalgam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $624, so you can easily save about 75% 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 Pahalgam can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $343 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.