Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Lucknow?
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 Lucknow or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Lucknow and Amritsar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Amritsar?
Lucknow
Lucknow, located in the central region of Awadh, is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With a very rich cultural and historical past, Lucknow has been at the heart of North Indian culture for many centuries. It thrives in areas of art, cuisine, dance, culture, music, and more.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Lucknow Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $55Amritsar $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $55, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $64. 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 Lucknow and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $18Amritsar $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $36Amritsar $42
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow or Amritsar? 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: Lucknow Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $12Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $260
- Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya or Prayagraj: One-Way Transfer: $36
- One-Way Transfer Agra-Lucknow by Private AC Car: $108
- Private Lucknow Arrival Transfer - Airport to Lucknow Hotels drop: $8.73
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $46
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $46
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- VIP Amritsar Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $17
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $126
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $40
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $85
- Amritsar 02 days :Wagha border: Airport transfer Eng. guide: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Lucknow 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 dayLucknow $28Amritsar $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Heritage Walk With Curated Dinner In Lucknow: $300
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Agra: Guided Street Food Tour w/ Private Transportation: $23
- Amritsar Food Tour: $25
- Amritsar Food Tour: $29
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $60
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $14Amritsar $14
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lucknow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.85
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Heritage Lucknow Photography Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Night Walk Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- Custom Private Lucknow Sightseeing Trip with Guided Trip: $58
- 8 Hour: Lucknow Full day City Sightseeing Trip: $58
- Lucknow Treasures: A Full-Day Private City Tour: $63
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Tour Fast-Track Entry: $75
- Best of Lucknow (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $79
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Day Trip of Amritsar Golden City from Delhi with Flight Tickets: $64
- Agra : Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Tour With Skip-the-Line Entry: $6.83
- Agra: Agra Fort and Baby Taj Private Tour with Pickup & Drop: $15
- Amritsar - Half day City tour (In & Around Golden Temple): $35
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $51
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $34
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $36
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour, Golden Temple with Wagah Border: $31
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $52
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $55
- Amritsar : Private Walking Tour with Visit to Golden Temple: $171
- Amritsar City Guided Tour 4 to 5 Hours : $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $6.68Amritsar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucknow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucknow:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $37
When comparing the travel costs between Lucknow and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Amritsar?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Amritsar, 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.