A Travel Price Comparison for India Hyderabad vs. Haridwar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hyderabad or Haridwar?

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 Haridwar can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Haridwar?

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.

Haridwar

A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Haridwar or Hyderabad?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $50, while the average daily cost in Haridwar 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Hyderabad and Haridwar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $21
    Haridwar $15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $42
    Haridwar $30
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Haridwar

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Haridwar? 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 Hyderabad


Hotels in Haridwar


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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 and Haridwar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $13
    Haridwar $5.30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

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

  • Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer: $143
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $88
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
  • Private Transfer from Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport: $63
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $63
  • Downtown to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
  • US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43
  • Downtown hotels to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) - Departure Transfer: $40
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $40
  • Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar

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

  • Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
  • Delhi To Haridwar Transfer: $75
  • Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $53
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $47
  • Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $44
  • Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
  • Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Haridwar?

Prices for flights to both Haridwar 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hyderabad $18
    Haridwar $10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

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

  • Private 2-Hour Lunch or Dinner in a Local Hyderabad Home: $33
  • Private Hyderabadi Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $97
  • Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $175

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar

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

  • Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $35
  • Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $16
    Haridwar $9.16

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

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

  • 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad: $586
  • 3-hour Hyderabad Old City Heritage Walking Tour: $40
  • 4 hours Tour of Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad: $60
  • 9-hour full day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch: $115
  • Asli=Authentic Hyderabad Experience: $150
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $84
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour): $81
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $151
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Tour by Car from Hyderabad: $142
  • Day Trip to Sanghi Temple & Ramoji Film City (Private Experience by Car): $74
  • Day Trip to Sanghi Temple & Ramoji Film City (Private Tour): $142
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $147

Tours and Activities in Haridwar

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

  • 2 N / 3 D Mahavatar Babaji Cave Tour: $225
  • Adventure camping at Mussoorie - 1n2d: $39
  • Adventure camping at Mussoorie - 2n3d: $71
  • Adventure trip in Chakrata : $37
  • Caving Tour in Rishikesh - 6 Hrs.: $45
  • Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh Ganges: $72
  • Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $61
  • Divine Excursion: Gurudwara & Temple Tour from Dehradun: $61
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Rishikesh with a local - A Unique Walking Tour: $14
  • From Delhi: 2-Day Tour of Rishikesh and Haridwar: $336
  • From Delhi: Same Day Haridwar Guided Tour: $93
  • Guided Food Crawl Tour of Mussoorie with a local: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Haridwar $6.82


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Haridwar, we can see that Hyderabad is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Haridwar.

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


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Haridwar?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Haridwar, 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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