Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Kyoto?
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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Kyoto $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $96. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Kyoto $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Kyoto $126
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Kyoto $7.55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
- Airport Transfer: Jodhpur Airport (JDH) to Hotels in Jodhpur: $22
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $120
- From Jodhpur : Private Transfer To Mount Abu: $55
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
- From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
- From Private Transfer to Pushkar: $35
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
- Jodhpur :Transfer To Udaipur Via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $48
- Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $67
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $107
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $221
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $136
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $212
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $316
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $504
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $292
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $222
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $264
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $316
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $13Kyoto $24
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 Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $40
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $41
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $45
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $59
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $62
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $63
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $66
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Kyoto $13
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$5.98
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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 in private car with guide: $6.00
- Jodhpur Blue City Private Guided Tour: $9.28
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $10
- Blue City Walking Tour: $11
- jodhpur blue city walking tour with guide: $11
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
- Blue City Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $12
- Bluecity Heritage walk tour: $12
- Mehrangarh Fort Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto: $48
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $149
- "Unlock Kyoto's Charm: Government-Certified Group Tour: $90
- 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $169
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $38
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $568
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $32
- 2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan: $116
- 2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private: $126
- 3 Hour Private Bar Hopping Experience at Kyoto City: $39
- 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $84
- 3-Hour Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in Fushimi Kyoto: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $80
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $83
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $97
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $153
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $181
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $189
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $435
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto in the Summer?
Both Kyoto and Jodhpur during the summer 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 city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the summer, Jodhpur is a little warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jodhpur in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Kyoto averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Jodhpur. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in July than Kyoto. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Kyoto 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Kyoto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Kyoto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Kyoto 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Kyoto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Kyoto. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Kyoto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Kyoto can get quite cold in the winter. Jodhpur is much warmer than Kyoto in the winter. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Kyoto fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in January than Kyoto. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Kyoto 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Kyoto in the Spring?
Both Kyoto and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the spring, Jodhpur is much warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jodhpur in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Kyoto averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In April, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Kyoto 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kyoto and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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