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

Should you visit Kerala or Hyderabad?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kerala or Hyderabad, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Kerala or Hyderabad?

Kerala

Palm trees, sandy beaches, and vibrant culture. You'll find all of these things in Kerala, India. Located in the south of the country, Kerala is known as one of the top ten paradises in the world.

This area is covered in a beautiful, natural ecosystem including backwaters, mountains, coconuts and spices. The heavy, yearlong rains provide lush and gorgeous vegetation, and earn the area a spot on the list of the wettest spots on earth.

Kerala is very different from the rest of India. For one, this area is the most literate and diverse area in in the country with churches, mosques, Hindu temples and even synagogues. This states' education and healthcare are far beyond the rest of the country- putting them on par with many Western areas of the world. However, even though this area is incredibly diverse and progressive, do not expect everyone to speak or understand English.

The best part is that this area is by far the safest in all of India. There is almost no incidence of tourists being cheated or taken for granted.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.


Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Kerala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Kerala Prices
    India Prices
    Hyderabad Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Kerala $0.00
    Hyderabad $62

The average daily cost (per person) in Kerala is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $62. 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 Kerala and Hyderabad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kerala -
    Hyderabad $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kerala $0.00
    Hyderabad $42
Compare Hotels in Kerala and Hyderabad

Looking for a hotel in Kerala or Hyderabad? 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 Kerala


Hotels in Hyderabad


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kerala -
    Hyderabad $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kerala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kerala:

  • Private 4-Day Tour in Kerala with Houseboat and Airport Transfers: $203
  • Cochin to Isha Foundation Coimbatore Transfer by Private Vehicle: $170
  • Cochin to Munnar City Hotel Private Transfers: $118
  • Private Transfer Trivandrum to Alleppey:Seamless TravelExperience: $114
  • Seamless Poovar/Kovalam to Alleppey Private Transfer : $108
  • Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Munnar: $105
  • Private Transfer:Fort Kochi to Munnar: $100
  • cochin to Marari Private Transfer: $83
  • Cochin to Alleppey/Kumarakom Hotel Transfer by private vehicle: $79
  • Private Transfer: Cochin Airport (COK) to Kochi Hotels: $50
  • Cochin to Cherai Transfer by private vehicle : $48
  • Trivandrum Airport Transfer to Trivandrum Hotels: $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

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

  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Downtown hotels to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) - Departure Transfer: $39
  • Downtown to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $39
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
  • Full-Day City Tour with transfers & private guide: $84
  • Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $62
  • US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43
  • VIP Hyderabad Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $26

Is it cheaper to fly into Kerala or Hyderabad?

Prices for flights to both Hyderabad and Kerala 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
    Kerala -
    Hyderabad $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kerala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kerala.

  • Enjoy the best Food tour in kochi with a local !: $19
  • Private candle light dinner: $22
  • 4-Hour Private Cooking Class in Munnar: $26
  • Cooking classes @ Aryavilla heritage, Varkala: $33
  • Kathakali Dance Show in Kochi with Dinner and Hotel Pick Up: $61
  • Private Cooking Demonstration for Your Group in a Kochi Home: $75
  • Traditional Kerala Cooking Class in a Local Home in Kochi: $76
  • Private Authentic Kerala Cooking Class in a Local Home: $79
  • Kathakali Classical Dance Performance with Dinner: $124
  • Cooking experience in Kochi, a half day tour: $128
  • Kochi Over View & Kathakali & Dinner.Tour: $135
  • Cooking class in Cochin: $232

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

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

  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $99
  • Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $170
  • Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kerala -
    Hyderabad $16

Tours and Activities in Kerala

Here are a few actual costs in Kerala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Full Day Cochin Tour (From City Hotel Only): $59
  • Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour: $15
  • Wild Elephant Anakulam & Waterfalls Tour(munnar valley Trekking): $73
  • "Day Trip to Varkala from Trivandrum (Guided Full Day City Tour)": $146
  • "Essentials" Shore Excursion for Cruisers to Kochi. Pick & Drop: $80
  • 12 Hours Private Munnar Tour from Kochi: $134
  • 2 Days in Cochin (Kochi) Private Tour: $250
  • 2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing (Private Tour with Car) - Iris Holidays: $125
  • 2-Hours Street Food Guided Tour of Thiruvananthapuram: $25
  • 21hrs Aleppey Village and Canal Tour by Private Houseboat.: $178
  • 3 Nights 4 Days Munnar Alleppey Private Tour with Exclusive Houseboat Stay: $295
  • 4 Days Best of Kerala Tour with Private Houseboat, Sightseeing & Car: $209

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

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

  • Charminar, Laad Bazaar, and Necklace Road Tour: $8.89
  • Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $17
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
  • Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $24
  • Indoor Skydiving Experience: $30
  • 3-hour Hyderabad Old City Heritage Walking Tour: $40
  • Half Day Historical Old City Walking Tour in Charminar Hyderabad: $40
  • Old City Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $47

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kerala -
    Hyderabad $11


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

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


Which has a larger population, Kerala or Hyderabad?

Kerala has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Hyderabad. When comparing the sizes of Kerala and Hyderabad, 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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