Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh or Hyderabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hyderabad or Chandigarh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hyderabad and Chandigarh can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Chandigarh?
Hyderabad
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.
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHyderabad $50Chandigarh $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $50, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $42. 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 Hyderabad and Chandigarh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHyderabad $21Chandigarh $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHyderabad $42Chandigarh $36
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Chandigarh
Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Chandigarh? 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.
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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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hyderabad $13Chandigarh $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
- Downtown hotels to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) - Departure Transfer: $39
- Downtown to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
- Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $78
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
- Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer: $143
- Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $87
- Private Transfer from Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport: $62
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- From Amritsar: Amritsar to Chandigarh Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer to/from Chandigarh and Amritsar: $71
- Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $64
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $54
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $37
- One-Way Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $27
- Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $25
- Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport Transfer: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Chandigarh?
Prices for flights to both Chandigarh and Hyderabad 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
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Food Meals for one dayHyderabad $18Chandigarh $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $97
- Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $175
- Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hyderabad $16Chandigarh $14
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $11
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $17
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
- Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $45
- Private Half-Day Tour of Hyderabad Including Sound & Light Show: $48
- Hussain Sagar Lake Private Walking Tour in Hyderabad : $49
- Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Hyderabad: $52
- Golconda Fort & Hyderabad City Tour: $53
- Hyderabads Grand Heritage City Tour: $53
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day The Hipster Chandigarh Experience: $106
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $131
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $128
- Chandigarh Day Tour: $44
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $25
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $34
- Chandigarh Nature Trails (2 Hour Guided Walking Experience): $14
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $34
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
- Chandigarh Walking Tour : $14
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHyderabad $11Chandigarh $8.19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Chandigarh, we can see that Hyderabad is more expensive. And not only is Chandigarh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chandigarh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chandigarh and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad than you might in Chandigarh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Chandigarh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Chandigarh?
Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Chandigarh, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.