A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jodhpur vs. Kobe for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jodhpur or Kobe?

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 Kobe 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 Kobe?

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.

Kobe

Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.

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Which place is cheaper, Kobe or Jodhpur?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $103. 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 Kobe in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jodhpur $14
    Kobe $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jodhpur $28
    Kobe $120
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Kobe

Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Kobe? 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 Jodhpur


Hotels in Kobe


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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 Kobe Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jodhpur $6.51
    Kobe $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

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

  • Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $249
  • Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur: $201
  • Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $194
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Agra Via Pushkar : $157
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
  • One-Way Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Pushkar With Lunch: $127
  • Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
  • From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $120
  • Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
  • jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $106
  • From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
  • Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe

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

  • Private departure transfer from Kobe City & Arima Onsen to Kansai Airport : $92
  • Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport: $48
  • Private Arrival Transfer From Kobe Airport to Kobe City: $63
  • Osaka Kansai Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $164
  • Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $107
  • Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $163
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
  • Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $240
  • Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $183
  • Departure Private Transfers from Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $132
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $163

Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Kobe?

Prices for flights to both Kobe 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jodhpur $13
    Kobe $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

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

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
  • Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
  • Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
  • Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
  • 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
  • Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
  • Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kobe

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

  • Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $207
  • One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=: $272
  • One day in Kobe with beef dinner =premium=: $297

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jodhpur $12
    Kobe $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.98
  • Astrology Reading
    $4.19

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 Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
  • 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel & Village Tour: $78
  • 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: $83
  • 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour : $74
  • 3 Day Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur & Udaipur: $229
  • 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
  • 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $216

Tours and Activities in Kobe

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

  • 1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting: $168
  • 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake: $134
  • 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef : $167
  • A Tour to Learn all about the international port city, Kobe!: $153
  • Cruise Stop-Over: Explore The City From Kobe Port: $238
  • Exploring Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $136
  • Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake: $149
  • Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Kobe City: $94
  • Himeji and Private Guided 1 Day Tour: $228
  • KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries: $83
  • KOBE Walking Tour [Customize Your Itinerary]: $282
  • KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour : $97

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jodhpur $10
    Kobe $8.56

Sample the Local Flavors in Kobe

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:

  • 3-hour KOBE Sake brewery & tasting walking tour with guide: $83
  • Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $85
  • Nada Sake Brewery District Private Walking Tour: $133
  • 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $174


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Kobe, we can see that Kobe 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 Kobe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kobe than you might in Jodhpur.

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


Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Kobe?

Kobe has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Kobe, 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.


When is the best time to visit Jodhpur or Kobe?

Kobe has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Jodhpur or Kobe in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Kobe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Also, many travelers come to Kobe for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Jodhpur is generally a little warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 32°C (90°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Kobe receives a lot of rain in the summer. Jodhpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Kobe. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F) 
    Kobe 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Kobe in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Kobe. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Kobe in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

Jodhpur is much warmer than Kobe in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

It's quite rainy in Kobe. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in October than Kobe. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F) 
    Kobe 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Kobe in the Winter?

Both Kobe and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kobe for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Jodhpur is much warmer than Kobe. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jodhpur in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Kobe averages at about 5°C (42°F).

In January, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Kobe. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F) 
    Kobe 5°C (42°F)

Should I visit Jodhpur or Kobe in the Spring?

Both Kobe and Jodhpur during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Kobe because of the activities around the city.

Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 31°C (88°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).

Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in April than Kobe. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F) 
    Kobe 15°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Kobe and Jodhpur

Jodhpur Kobe
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 5°C (42°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 5°C (42°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Mar 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 9°C (47°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Apr 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 15°C (58°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
May 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 23°C (73°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Jul 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 27°C (80°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 28°C (83°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 24°C (76°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Oct 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (65°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nov 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)