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Hyderabad, State of Andhra Pradesh, India

How much does it cost to travel to Hyderabad?

You should plan to spend around $50 (₨4,143) per day on your vacation in Hyderabad. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $18 (₨1,474) on meals
  • $13 (₨1,087) on local transportation
  • $42 (₨3,465) on hotels

A one week trip to Hyderabad for two people costs, on average, $700 (₨58,007). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $50
    4,143
  • One Week Per person
    $350
    29,003
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $700
    58,007
  • One Month Per person
    $1,500
    124,300
  • One Week For a couple
    $700
    58,007
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $1,400
    116,013
  • One Month For a couple
    $3,001
    248,600
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Hyderabad cost?

A one week trip to Hyderabad usually costs around $350 (₨29,003) for one person and $700 (₨58,007) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Hyderabad on average costs around $700 (₨58,007) for one person and $1,400 (₨116,013) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Hyderabad will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Hyderabad on average costs around $1,500 (₨124,300) for one person and $3,001 (₨248,600) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Hyderabad has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Hyderabad expensive to visit?

Hyderabad is a reasonably affordable place to visit. Located in India, which is a very affordable country, visitors will appreciate the relatively low cost of this destination. It is in the top 25% of cities in the country for its overall travel expenses. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.

Within Asia, Hyderabad is a reasonably affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its affordability. You can find more affordable cities such as Luang Prabang, but there are also more expensive cities, such as Taipei.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Hyderabad Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Hyderabad?

The average Hyderabad trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Hyderabad travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 3,465 ($42)
Local Transportation 1 1,087 ($13)
Food 2 1,474 ($18)
Entertainment 1 1,350 ($16)
Alcohol 2 469 - 1,408 ($6 - 17)
Accommodation Budget in Hyderabad
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Hyderabad is $21 (₨1,732). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Hyderabad is $42 (₨3,465). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $21
    1,732
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $42
    3,465

Hotel Prices in Hyderabad

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Hyderabad based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $39. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Hyderabad
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Hyderabad is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $13 (₨1,087) per person, per day, on local transportation in Hyderabad.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $13
    1,087

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Flights to Hyderabad
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Rental Cars in Hyderabad
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Food Budget in Hyderabad
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Hyderabad can vary, the average cost of food in Hyderabad is $18 (₨1,474) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Hyderabad should cost around $7.12 (₨589) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Hyderabad is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $18
    1,474

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Hyderabad
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Hyderabad typically cost an average of $16 (₨1,350) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $16
    1,350

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Alcohol Budget in Hyderabad
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $11 (₨939) on alcoholic beverages in Hyderabad per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $11
    939


Hyderabad On a Budget
Hyderabad Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
Sights
Hyderabad is a mix of the old and new, the traditional and the modern, with historic landmarks standing out against contemporary architecture. Charminar has become one such icon of the city, with its four towers soaring above the bustle of the city below. The building was constructed on the spot where Quli Qtub Shali prayed for the plague epidemic to end. There is a mosque inside and the minarets provide a bird's eye view over the city. Mecca Masjid is another impressive sight, one of the oldest mosques in the city and easily the biggest. Large enough to hold up to ten thousand worshippers, the structure was completed in 1694, made out of massive granite bricks. Other outstanding historic sites include the royal Nazim Chowmahall Palace, the massive complex of Golconda Fort, the white marble temple of Birla Mandir, and many others.

Another landmark, located at the heart of the city, is Hussein Sagar Lake. The lake was formed in 1562, during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, by damming the River Musi, and is now surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens as well as parks, temples, statues, and historical buildings. At the center of the lake stands a Buddha statue which can be reached by boat.
Neighborhoods
The Old City is the historical area of Hyderabad with most of its traditional landmarks. It is located on the southern side of the Musi River, while the New City encompasses the urbanized area on the northern banks. The central zone of the city has upscale neighborhoods along with several venues for entertainment and dining. The south and central areas comprise most of Hyderabad's historic and tourist sites with places such as the Charminar, the Mecca Masjid, the Salar Jung Museum, the Nizam's Museum, the Falaknuma Palace, and the traditional retail corridor comprising the Pearl Market, Laad Bazaar, and Madina Circle. The northern end of the city is mostly home to residential, commercial, and industrial areas as well as parks and recreation centers.

Activities
In addition to visiting the sights mentioned earlier, the State Museum is also well worth exploring. The museum houses an impressive display of items dating back to ancient civilizations, as well as pieces from more recent periods. Artifacts in the collection range from lotus medallions from the 1st century, to beautiful bedspreads that once belonged to Nizams, as well as sculptures, statues, and other textiles.

Additional activities include a heritage walk of the city, renting a bike to tour the top sites, a visit to one of the local theme and amusement parks, the aquarium, shopping, and much more.
Food and Dining
Hyderabadi cooking consists of a mix of Mughal, Turkish, and Arabic along with the influence of the native Telugu and Marathwada cuisines. Main ingredients largely consist of rice, wheat, and meat dishes as well as the skilled use of various spices and herbs. Biryani is a favorite of the city. Hyderabadi biryani has a distinct aroma, garnished with pudina (mint), fried onion, and boiled eggs. Variations include mutton biryani, chicken biryani, biryani khaam, biryani zard or zafrani, or joban malti biryani in which mutton, partridges, and quails are cooked with rice. Street food is another common favorite in Hyderabad, as it is better than most other cities in India and it is cheap.

Other specialties include pathar-ka-ghosht (goat), nahari (stew of slow-cooked meat), haleem (stew of wheat or barley, meat, and sometimes lentils), double-ka-meetha (dessert made from bread, milk, and dry fruits), khubani-ka-meetha (dessert made from apricots boiled in sugar syrup), seviyon-ka-meetha (dessert made with vermicelli noodles), and kheer (a kind of rice pudding flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, or almonds).

Transportation
By plane, Rajiv Gandhi International Airports is located 22 kilometers (14 miles) from the city. International carriers operating from Hyderabad include Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Silk Air, Etihad Airways, and Thai Airways. The airport is also well-connected domestically. One arrived, visitors can take a bus or cab into the city.

By train, Indian Railways has service to Hyderabad from all over India. Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and Kachiguda are the three main stations serving the city.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.