The average price of a 7-day trip to Shillong is $1,134 for a solo traveler, $2,037 for a couple, and $3,818 for a family of 4. Shillong hotels range from $42 to $190 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Guwahati International Airport (GAU) are between $440 and $846 per person for economy flights and $1,381 to $2,655 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $64 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 Shillong, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GAU and stay in a Shillong hotel:
- January 15th to April 1st
- May 7th to June 3rd
- August 6th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shillong is usually early September.
Average Shillong Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shillong for a week is $645-$1,791($92-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $244 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $97 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 Shillong for a week is $1,484-$3,170($212-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $97 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 Shillong for a week is $2,064-$6,000($295-$857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $46 to $57 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shillong
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shillong? The cheapest trip to Shillong is about $68 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 $36.
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 Shillong for a week is $476-$1,285($68-$184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $244 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 Shillong for a week is $832-$2,270($119-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 Shillong for a week is $1,592-$4,444($227-$635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Shillong cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shillong Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shillong.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shillong for a week is $1,682-$6,085($240-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $505 to $2,123 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shillong for a week is $2,614-$9,146($373-$1,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $4,246 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shillong for a week is $5,228-$16,480($747-$2,354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $8,492 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $380 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $706 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shillong Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shillong is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Shillong due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shillong 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 Shillong 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 Shillong.
Flight Costs to Shillong
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $846 average in mid December to a low of $440 in early September. Median flight price is $194. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shillong our data includes 40 originating airports, and 47 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shillong from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) for an average $1,936 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Imphal (IMF) in Imphal (India) at an average of just $47.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shillong, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $406, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Shillong can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $475 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.