A Travel Price Comparison for India Bikaner vs. Amritsar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bikaner or Amritsar?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bikaner and Amritsar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Bikaner or Amritsar?

Bikaner

Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.

Amritsar

Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.

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Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Bikaner?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Bikaner Prices
    India Prices
    Amritsar Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bikaner $58
    Amritsar $65

The average daily cost (per person) in Bikaner is $58, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $65. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bikaner and Amritsar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bikaner $20
    Amritsar $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bikaner $40
    Amritsar $44
Compare Hotels in Bikaner and Amritsar

Looking for a hotel in Bikaner or Amritsar? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Bikaner


Hotels in Amritsar


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bikaner Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bikaner $12
    Amritsar $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner

Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
  • One-Way Transfer: Jaipur/Pushker/Jodhpur/Bikaner: $52
  • Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
  • Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
  • Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur : $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:

  • Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $126
  • Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $35
  • Create Your Own: Customisable tour of Amritsar with transfers: $77
  • Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
  • Amritsar 02 days :Wagha border: Airport transfer Eng. guide: $208
  • Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11

Is it cheaper to fly into Bikaner or Amritsar?

Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Bikaner change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bikaner $28
    Amritsar $31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner

For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.

  • Amritsar Food Tour: $25
  • Amritsar Food Tour with a Sikh: $25
  • Amritsar Food Tour: $30
  • Tanya's kitchen: A Hands-On Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $40
  • Lunch/Dinner and Cooking Class with a Local Family (3-4 hours) : $41
  • Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
  • Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
  • Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $60
  • Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $67
  • Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
  • Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bikaner $14
    Amritsar $14

Tours and Activities in Bikaner

For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) : $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) : $13
  • Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $24
  • Royal Trails of Bikaner (Guided Half Day City Tour): $71
  • Highlights of Bikaner, Guided Half-Day Car Tour: $79
  • Private Custom Tour: Bikaner Sightseeing with Guide: $86
  • A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $115
  • Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch: $118
  • Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner : $124
  • Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner: $130
  • Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch: $148

Tours and Activities in Amritsar

Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $52
  • Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $35
  • Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
  • Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $53
  • Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $46
  • Amritsar City Tour: $41
  • Amritsar City Tour: $204
  • Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $60
  • Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
  • Amritsar City Tour with Golden Temple & Wagha Border : $30
  • Amritsar City Tour with Wagah Border and Sadda Pind Village: $101
  • Amritsar Excursion ( Private full day tour): $61

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bikaner $12
    Amritsar $13


When comparing the travel costs between Bikaner and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bikaner Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bikaner or Amritsar?

Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Bikaner. When comparing the sizes of Bikaner and Amritsar, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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