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

Should you visit Maharashtra or Mumbai?

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 Mumbai can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Maharashtra or Mumbai?

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.

Mumbai

Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.

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, Mumbai 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
    Mumbai Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Maharashtra $0.00
    Mumbai $87

The average daily cost (per person) in Maharashtra is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $87. 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 Mumbai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Maharashtra -
    Mumbai $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Maharashtra $0.00
    Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Maharashtra and Mumbai

Looking for a hotel in Maharashtra or Mumbai? 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 Mumbai


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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: Mumbai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Maharashtra -
    Mumbai $7.72

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

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

  • Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
  • Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $61
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $61
  • Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
  • Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
  • Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $42
  • Effortless Mumbai Airport Transfer: Your Private Ride Awaits: $59
  • Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $83
  • Guided Tour in Bombay aka Mumbai with Free Airport/Hotel Transfer: $120
  • Mumbai & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: Goa-Rajasthan-Gujrat etc: $53
  • Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport : $64
  • Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Maharashtra or Mumbai?

Prices for flights to both Mumbai 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 -
    Mumbai $44

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 Mumbai

For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hidden Gems and Street Food Tour: $15
  • Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $16
  • Food Tour - Eat like a Local with Sunset view: $19
  • Safe Food Tour in Mumbai for 2 hours: $20
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Authentic Street Food Tour: $21
  • Walking Street Food Tour, Bazaar, Temples, & More: $22
  • Taste of Street Food Tour & Vibrant Bazzars: $24
  • Unique Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $24
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $25
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Maharashtra -
    Mumbai $2.65

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 Mumbai

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

  • Guided Tour: The Heart of Mumbai: $0.59
  • Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
  • Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.35
  • Slum Tour: Inside Dharavi's Vibrant Community: $5.35
  • Dharavi Slumdog Tour-See the Real Slum with a Local: $6.54
  • Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $7.07
  • Mumbai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.07
  • Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.92
  • Slum Tour Dharavi Small group by Local-Support Local: $9.86
  • Dharavi Slum Tour Experience with Local: $9.99
  • Dharavi Slum Guided Walking Tour by 1st Female Guide: $10
  • Dharavi Slum Tour Experience with a Local English Guide: $10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Maharashtra -
    Mumbai $3.67

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $40
  • Mumbai Pub Crawl: History, Iconic Bars, Cocktail Workshop, Stories and Drinks : $90
  • Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
  • Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $135


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


Which has a larger population, Maharashtra or Mumbai?

Maharashtra has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Mumbai. When comparing the sizes of Maharashtra and Mumbai, 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.