Should you visit Jodhpur or Bikaner?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Jodhpur and Bikaner can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Bikaner or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $31, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $43. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Jodhpur and Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $26 for a double occupancy room in Jodhpur If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Travelers usually pay around $38 for a double occupancy room in Bikaner If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Jodhpur food costs typically run travelers around $12 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
On average, meal and food prices in Bikaner cost around $15 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.00.
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Food
Meals for one day
Jodhpur $12
Bikaner $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family:
$14
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Jodhpur Food Tour:
$15
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Incredible Cooking with Mamata Prajapat:
$19
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Learn Cooking in Jodhpur - A Rajasthani Cuisine Workshop:
$28
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3 Hours Authentic Live Cooking Classes at Local Home:
$30
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3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home:
$36
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Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family:
$36
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Rajputi private cooking demonstration with part of Royal Family, Jodhpur.:
$38
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Traditional Rajasthani Cooking Class in Jodhpur with a Local:
$39
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Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience:
$42
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Private Market Tour and Traditional Rajasthani Cooking Class in Jodhpur:
$45
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Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Cooking Classess:
$51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner:
$109
Local Transportation
To get around in Jodhpur, the average visitor spends $5.85 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Bikaner's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $11 per person, per day on transportation in Bikaner.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur:
$55
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The Royal Car Collection of Jodphur with private transfer:
$808
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Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers:
$84
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Romantic Udaipur - A 2 Night Excursion From Jodhpur Via Private Transfers:
$666
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Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch:
$247
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Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur:
$203
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple:
$83
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur City:
$84
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Pushkar:
$37
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Mount Abu:
$71
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Jodhpur Airport:
$11
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Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer City:
$84
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur:
$46
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Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer:
$67
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Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer:
$104
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner and Jodhpur 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.
Entertainment
In Jodhpur, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Bikaner can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $13 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two
$6.71
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Astrology Reading
$4.70
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1 Night Camel Safari Tour In Jodhpur:
$113
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2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour:
$72
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2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour:
$82
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3 Day Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur & Udaipur:
$188
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3 Days Private Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Safari:
$148
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3 Nights 4 Days Jodhpur Jaisalmer Tour Package By Get Cab India (Per Couple):
$410
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3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur:
$256
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5 day Rajasthan Tour (Historical Heritage Tour):
$350
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6 Days Rajasthan Desert Private Tour from Jodhpur to Jaipur:
$335
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Art and craft tour:
$17
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Authentic Jodhpur Day Tour:
$4.90
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Authentic Jodhpur Day Tour:
$18
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner:
$104
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Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour:
$14
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Bikaner City Tour (Pickup from Hotel):
$80
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Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch:
$79
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Gajner Palace Lake Side Stay with village experience:
$121
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Guided Sightseeing In Bikaner:
$104
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Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour):
$6.98
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Heritage & Cultural Trails of Bikaner (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour):
$11
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Highlights of Bikaner, Guided Half-Day Car Tour:
$49
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Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner:
$107
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One Day Private Tour Bikaner:
$18
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Private Custom Tour: Bikaner Sightseeing with Guide:
$78
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Jodhpur spend on average $9.18 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Bikaner spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Bikaner, we can see that Bikaner is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Bikaner would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bikaner than you might in Jodhpur.
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