The average price of a 7-day trip to Thekkady is $1,197 for a solo traveler, $2,150 for a couple, and $4,030 for a family of 4. Thekkady hotels range from $22 to $73 per night with an average of $42, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $140 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cochin International Airport (COK) are between $801 and $1,386 per person for economy flights and $2,514 to $4,349 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $20 to $38 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 Thekkady, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COK and stay in a Thekkady hotel:
- January 8th to April 8th
- August 27th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Thekkady is usually mid to late September.
Average Thekkady Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Thekkady for a week is $706-$1,789($101-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $428 to $1,247 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Thekkady for a week is $2,020-$3,580($289-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $2,494 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Thekkady for a week is $2,488-$6,604($355-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $4,988 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $36 to $45 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Thekkady
How cheap can you make a vacation to Thekkady? The cheapest trip to Thekkady is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 $19.
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 Thekkady for a week is $605-$2,446($86-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $428 to $1,247 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Thekkady for a week is $1,096-$3,812($157-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $2,494 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Thekkady for a week is $2,192-$7,084($313-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $4,988 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Thekkady cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Thekkady Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Thekkady.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Thekkady for a week is $1,867-$5,255($267-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,241 to $3,267 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $73 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $140 to $252 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Thekkady for a week is $3,374-$8,998($482-$1,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,482 to $6,534 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $73 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $140 to $252 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Thekkady for a week is $6,748-$17,390($964-$2,484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,964 to $13,068 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $146 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $403 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Thekkady Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Thekkady is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Thekkady 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.
Thekkady 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.
Key
Prices are based on Thekkady 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.
Key
It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Thekkady.
Flight Costs to Thekkady
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,386 average in mid December to a low of $801 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,018. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Thekkady our data includes 118 originating airports, and 97 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Thekkady from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,355 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kempegowda International (BLR) in Bangalore (India) at an average of just $55.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Thekkady, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $584, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Thekkady can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $261 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.