A Travel Price Comparison for India Leh vs. Jaipur for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Leh or Jaipur?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Leh and Jaipur. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Leh or Jaipur?

Leh

Leh is a small town located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. Today, the town is best known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. It is situated in northern India, amidst the mountainous Himalayan range.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Jaipur or Leh?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Leh is $39, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $19. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Leh and Jaipur in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Leh $17
    Jaipur $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Leh $34
    Jaipur $24
Compare Hotels in Leh and Jaipur

Looking for a hotel in Leh 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.

Hotels in Leh


Hotels in Jaipur


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Leh $7.99
    Jaipur $1.56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leh:

  • Leh- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $253

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

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

  • Airport Transfer - Jaipur Hotels to Jaipur International Airport: $5.34
  • Airport Transfer - Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur to Jaipur Hotels: $5.34
  • Private Transfer Jaipur Airport JAI To Jaipur Hotels Drop: $7.00
  • One Way Transfer from Jaipur: $8.96
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Jaipur Railway Station: $8.96
  • private transfer from jaipur airport to hotel drop in jaipur: $10
  • Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel: $10
  • Jaipur Airport Transfer: $10
  • Private Transfer from Jaipur to Jaipur International Airport: $11
  • Private Transfer from Jaipur International Airport to Jaipur: $11
  • Airport Taxi: Private transfer Jaipur International Airport JAI To Jaipur Drop: $14
  • Jaipur international Airport to hotel private transfer: $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Leh or Jaipur?

Prices for flights to both Jaipur and Leh 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
    Leh $14
    Jaipur $4.83

Typical Food prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.69
  • 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:

  • Jaipur Street food tour: $5.16
  • 2 Hours Private Cooking Classes of Masala Chai Tea and Pakoras: $11
  • Samosa & Masala Chai Cooking Class: $12
  • Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class): $15
  • History Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $17
  • Authentic Indian Vegetarian Lunch / Dinner Buffet: $17
  • Cooking Classes in Jaipur: $20
  • Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
  • Rajasthani Cooking Classes and Lunch/Dinner: $21
  • Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals.: $21
  • Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
  • Food Tour in Jaipur: $21

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Leh $15
    Jaipur $3.88

Tours and Activities in Leh

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Leh are as follows:

  • 6 Day Private Wonders of Ladakh Tour: $490
  • 6 Days Leh Ladakh Backpacker Tour: $153
  • 7 Days Private Ladakh Tour - Simply Awesome: $450
  • 9-Day Guided Motorcycle Tour into Ladakh’s Landscapes: $1,749
  • Audio Guided Tour of Leh Bazaar – Life in Leh: $4.46
  • Enchanting Ladakh Tour: $833
  • Excellent Leh-Ladakh Tour: $381
  • Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis): $140
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Leh (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $21
  • LBE | Tour De Ladakh | June 2020: $510
  • LBE | Ultimate Ladakh Experience I | July 2020: $535
  • LEH LADAKH TOUR (5 Nights /6 Days): $450

Typical Entertainment prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.22

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

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

  • Audio Guided Tour – Jaipur City Walk: $5.27
  • Jaipur Shopping Tour With Robin: $6.32
  • Pink City Tour by Tuk Tuk: $6.85
  • Jaipur Sightseeing By Tuk Tuk Rickshaw: $7.00
  • Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to 8 Attractions: $7.05
  • Classic Jaipur on Pedals- A Half Day Self Guided Cycle Tour: $7.18
  • Jaipur customized Half Day Tour: $7.18
  • Jaipur shopping Tour By Tuk Tuk: $8.43
  • Shopping Tour With TukTuk By Robin: $8.43
  • Shopping Tour With Robin: $8.43
  • Factory Tour With Robin (Hand-block Printing And gemstone And Handicraft Factory: $8.43
  • Guided Tour of Jaipur Without Shopping: $9.22

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Leh $5.67
    Jaipur $2.77

Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur

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

  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $21
  • Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $23
  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $25
  • Nightlife of Jaipur - Pub Crawl: $25

About these numbers

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

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