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

Should you visit Maharashtra or Hyderabad?

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 Maharashtra and Hyderabad can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Maharashtra or Hyderabad?

Maharashtra

As the third largest state in India geographically, Maharashtra has its fair share of temples, ruins, landmarks , historic sites, natural scenery, and lookout points, amongst much more - all rich with the culture and heritage of India.

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 2-Week Tours from New Delhi, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Maharashtra?

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

  • Maharashtra Prices
    India Prices
    Hyderabad Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Maharashtra $0.00
    Hyderabad $49

The average daily cost (per person) in Maharashtra is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $49. 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 Maharashtra and Hyderabad in more detail.



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

Looking for a hotel in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra


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.
    Maharashtra -
    Hyderabad $13

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: $40
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport (HYD) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
  • Full-Day City Tour with transfers & private guide: $84
  • Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
  • Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer: $127
  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $88
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $63

Is it cheaper to fly into Maharashtra or Hyderabad?

Prices for flights to both Hyderabad and Maharashtra 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
    Maharashtra -
    Hyderabad $18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maharashtra

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

  • Mumbai Street Food Tour: Culinary Journey of City's Flavors: $49

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: $175

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

Tours and Activities in Maharashtra

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

  • Elephanta Caves with Bollywood Tour in Mumbai: $308
  • Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Tour for Cruise Passengers: $239

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: $8.92
  • Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples 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
  • Old City Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $48
  • Hussain Sagar Lake Private Walking Tour in Hyderabad : $49

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


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

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


Which has a larger population, Maharashtra or Hyderabad?

Maharashtra has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Hyderabad. When comparing the sizes of Maharashtra 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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