Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur or Lucknow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lucknow or Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lucknow or Jodhpur?
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.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLucknow $46Jodhpur $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $46, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $35. 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 Jodhpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLucknow $19Jodhpur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLucknow $38Jodhpur $28
Compare Hotels in Lucknow and Jodhpur
Looking for a hotel in Lucknow or Jodhpur? 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 Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lucknow $13Jodhpur $6.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $28
- 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
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $277
- Agra to Lucknow Transfer: $100
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:
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $60
- jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $106
- jaiselmer to Jodhpur one Way Transfer: $48
- jaipur to jodhpur one Way Transfer: $96
- Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur: $45
- Transfer Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur & KumbhalgarhFort: $48
- Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranakpur To Udaipur: $44
- Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers: $114
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur: $201
- Private Transfers Jodhpur to Mount abu Drop: $61
- Private Transfers Jodhpur To Pushkar Drop: $61
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Lucknow or Jodhpur?
Prices for flights to both Jodhpur 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 $17Jodhpur $13
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- 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
- Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lucknow $14Jodhpur $12
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: $61
- 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: $61
- Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
- From Delhi:Ayodhya express tour from Delhi with private car: $347
- 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
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 with Private guide and car: $120
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel & Village Tour: $78
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $90
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $72
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 2 Days Tour in Jodhpur, Heritage City: $83
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Jodhpur: $10
- 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
- 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $216
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- 4 - Days Jaisalmer And Jodhpur Combo Tour: $222
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLucknow $7.04Jodhpur $10
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Jodhpur, we can see that Lucknow 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 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 Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lucknow or Jodhpur?
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Jodhpur, 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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