The average price of a 7-day trip to Shimla is $1,199 for a solo traveler, $2,153 for a couple, and $4,037 for a family of 4. Shimla hotels range from $37 to $140 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $380 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 $27 to $57 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 Shimla, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DED and stay in a Shimla 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 Shimla is usually late April.
Average Shimla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shimla for a week is $777-$1,831($111-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shimla for a week is $1,926-$3,506($275-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shimla for a week is $2,628-$6,412($375-$916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shimla
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shimla? The cheapest trip to Shimla is about $81 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% 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 $33.
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 Shimla for a week is $566-$1,460($81-$209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $37 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 Shimla for a week is $1,012-$2,680($145-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $37 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 Shimla for a week is $1,976-$5,324($282-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Shimla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shimla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shimla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shimla for a week is $2,079-$8,292($297-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $2,857 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shimla for a week is $3,456-$12,024($494-$1,718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $5,714 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shimla for a week is $6,912-$21,768($987-$3,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $11,428 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $280 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shimla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shimla is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shimla 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.
Shimla 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 Shimla 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 Shimla.
Flight Costs to Shimla
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 Shimla our data includes 20 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shimla 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 Shimla, 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 Shimla can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $422 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.