The average price of a 7-day trip to Rishikesh is $1,119 for a solo traveler, $2,010 for a couple, and $3,768 for a family of 4. Rishikesh hotels range from $27 to $154 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dehradun Airport (DED) are between $654 and $1,150 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $3,609 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $63 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 Rishikesh, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DED and stay in a Rishikesh hotel:
- January 1st to May 27th (except the weeks of April 2nd and April 16th)
- August 13th to September 30th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rishikesh is usually late April.
Average Rishikesh Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rishikesh for a week is $734-$1,679($105-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $920 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rishikesh for a week is $1,876-$3,500($268-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $1,840 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rishikesh for a week is $2,492-$6,080($356-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $3,680 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $62 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rishikesh
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rishikesh? The cheapest trip to Rishikesh is about $80 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 21% 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 $22.
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 Rishikesh for a week is $559-$1,402($80-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $920 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rishikesh for a week is $998-$2,504($143-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $1,840 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rishikesh for a week is $1,936-$4,828($277-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $3,680 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Rishikesh cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rishikesh Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rishikesh.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rishikesh for a week is $1,963-$7,876($280-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $898 to $2,668 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rishikesh for a week is $3,260-$11,468($466-$1,638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,796 to $5,336 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rishikesh for a week is $6,520-$21,220($931-$3,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,592 to $10,672 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $308 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $1,142 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rishikesh Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rishikesh is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Rishikesh due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh.
Flight Costs to Rishikesh
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,150 average in mid December to a low of $654 in late April. Median flight price is $202. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rishikesh our data includes 20 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rishikesh from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $2,661 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pantnagar (PGH) in Pantnagar (India) at an average of just $41.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Rishikesh, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $495, so you can easily save about 76% 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 Rishikesh can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $385 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.