Which place is cheaper, Jaipur or Lucknow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lucknow or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Jaipur?
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.
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.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $46Jaipur $19
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $46, 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lucknow and Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $19Jaipur $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $38Jaipur $24
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow 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.
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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 Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $13Jaipur $1.54
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: $277
- Agra to Lucknow Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $41
- Lucknow Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Jaipur to New Delhi Hotel / Accommodation: $49
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $200
- Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $231
- Same Day Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra Including Tickets: $227
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $18
- Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
- Pushkar Sightseeing on Jaipur To Jodhpur Transfer: $86
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $245
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $146
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $285
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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 $17Jaipur $4.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner With A Maharaja In Lucknow: $272
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.58
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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: $4.59
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $9.83
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class) : $16
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
- Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $22
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $14Jaipur $3.81
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Shravasti Tour From Lucknow: $108
- 6-Hour Lucknow Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup: $80
- 8 Hour: Lucknow Full day City Sightseeing Trip: $62
- Ayodhya Tour From Lucknow (Same Day): $284
- Best of Lucknow (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $83
- Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Custom Private Lucknow Sightseeing Trip with Guided Trip: $62
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- From 5 Days Lucknow Ayodhya Prayagraj Varanasi Tour: $342
- From Ayodhya Private Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride: $132
- From Varanasi: One Day Ayodhya Tour from Varanasi: $144
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.20
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- From Jaipur : Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour: $149
- From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $130
- Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
- Half Day Jaipur Shopping Tour With Local Tour Guide: $35
- Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $10
- Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
- Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $105
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours with hotel: $260
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours without hotel: $170
- 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour: $21
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $248
- 2 Day Golden Triangle India Tour (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur): $258
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $7.04Jaipur $2.72
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: $39
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: $32
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $39
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Jaipur, we can see that Lucknow 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 Lucknow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucknow than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Jaipur?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Lucknow. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Jaipur, 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.