A Travel Price Comparison for India Chennai vs. Kolkata (Calcutta) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Chennai Prices
  India Prices
  Kolkata (Calcutta) Prices
  India Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Chennai $24
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $31

The average daily cost (per person) in Chennai is $24, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $31. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chennai and Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Chennai $13
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $14
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Chennai $26
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $28

Compare Hotels in Chennai and Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Chennai $2.14
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $4.24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chennai

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

• Chennai Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $15
• Departure Private Transfer Chennai City to Chennai MAA Airport by Sedan Car: $23
• Private Transfer from Chennai (MAA) Airport to Chennai City: $42
• Private Transfer from Chennai City to Chennai (MAA) Airport: $42
• Chennai to Vellore Transfer by Private Vehicle: $93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):

• Private transfer: Calcutta to Calcutta Airport (CCU): $622
• Kolkata- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days): $361
• The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $124
• Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $124
• Private Arrival Transfer from Kolkata Airport to Hotel: $41
• Private Departure Transfer from Kolkata Hotel to Airport: $41
• Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU: $35
• Private Guided Walking Tour in Kolkata with Transfer: $35
• Airport Transfer in Kolkata: $21
• Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport Transfer: $21
• Airport Transfer - Private Transfer from Kolkata Airport to Hotel: $20
• Airport Transfer - Calcutta Hotels to Netaji Subhash C.B. Intl. Airport,Calcutta: $16

Is it cheaper to fly into Chennai or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chennai 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
  Chennai $5.24
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chennai

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

• Private In-Home Vegetarian Cooking Class and Meal in Chennai: $35
• Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with a Local: $49
• Authentic South Indian Cooking Class and Vegetarian Meal with a Local in Chennai: $50
• Private Market Tour and South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Srividya: $53
• South Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class Near the Chennai airport: $59
• Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai: $70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).

• Cooking class and home cooked Bengali meal in New Town, Kolkata: $47

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Chennai $2.27
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $12

Tours and Activities in Chennai

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chennai.

• Marina Beach: Stroll along India's longest beach on an audio tour: $5.00
• Night walk tour Chennai: $13
• Night Walking Tour of Chennai: $15
• Temple Walking Tour of Chennai: $15
• Magical Chennai Markets Tour: $19
• Food Walk Tour Chennai: $19
• Chennai Street Food Walking Tour: $19
• Mylapore Walking tour with Breakfast by Wonder tours: $24
• The Georgetown Bazaar Walk by Wonder tours: $24
• The Georgetown Bazaar Walking tour by Wonder tours: $24
• Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore: $25
• Bazaar Trail Walking Tour in George Town: $25

Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:

• 14 Days Private North East India Tour from Kolkata: $2,827
• 1Night 2Days Tour of Shantiniketan from Kolkata: $210
• 2 day trip to Agra from Kolkata with air tickets: $1,073
• 2 day trip to Agra from Kolkata without air tickets: $503
• 2Nights/3Days Private Guided Tours of Kolkata with Accommodation: $260
• 9-Day Colonial Kolkata Tea Estate and Monasteries Private Tour: $1,249
• Best of Kolkata (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $56
• Capturing the City of Joy; Full Day Kolkata Street Photography Tour: $64
• City of Joy experience, a full day tour of Kolkata: $113
• Darjeeling Tour Package with Guide from Kolkata - 3 Nights/4Days: $479
• Day Trip To Agra From Kolkata With Air Tickets: $879
• Day Trip to Santiniketan (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Kolkata): $98

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Chennai $2.52
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $6.77