Which place is cheaper, Jaipur or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Jaipur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Jaipur 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: Jodhpur or Jaipur?
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.
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Jodhpur Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $44Jaipur $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $44, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $22. 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 Jodhpur and Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Jaipur $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Jaipur $22
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Jaipur? 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.44Jaipur $1.52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $220
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $214
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $104
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $100
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $71
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $71
- From Jodhpur : Private Jaisalmer Transfer in AC Car: $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Jaipur to New Delhi Hotel / Accommodation: $48
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
- Same Day Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra Including Tickets: $227
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $18
- Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
- Professional Tie and Dye Class in Jaipur with Private Transfers: $169
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $126
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214
- Private arrival transfer from Jaipur airport to hotel in Jaipur : $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayJodhpur $22Jaipur $8.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Jodhpur Walking Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $18
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $25
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $30
- The Real Jodhpur Camel Safari In Desert Wita Marwadi Dinner: $33
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.50
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Soda$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Classes in Pink City: $12
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
- Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
- Traditional cooking class and storytelling session: $21
- Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $21
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
- vegetarian & non vegetarian Cooking class in Jaipur: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Jaipur $3.77
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$5.91
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Astrology Reading$4.14
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jodhpur city tour with Private guide and car: $120
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel Safari & Village Tour: $77
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $90
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $72
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 2 Days Tour in Jodhpur, Heritage City: $82
- 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour : $73
- 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
- 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $213
- 3 Days Private Guided City Tour in Jodhpur: $61
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Day Tour from Jaipur Bird Watching in Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur): $62
- From Jaipur : Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour: $149
- From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $100
- Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
- Private Guided City Tour of Jaipur : $48
- Private Tour to Sariska Tiger National Park by Car from Jaipur : $80
- Pushkar: Private Guided day tour From Jaipur : $75
- Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $230
- "Explore the Pink City: Jaipur Local Sightseeing Tour: $9.67
- "Jaipur Elephant Experience: Bond, Connect, and Learn": $59
- "Jaipur Walking Tour: Uncover the Hidden Stories": $30
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours with hotel: $260
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Jaipur $2.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Jaipur, we can see that Jodhpur is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jodhpur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jodhpur than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Jaipur?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Jaipur, 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.