A Travel Price Comparison for India Odisha (Orissa) vs. Jaipur for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Odisha (Orissa) or Jaipur?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Odisha (Orissa) or Jaipur, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Odisha (Orissa) or Jaipur?

Odisha (Orissa)

Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.

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 Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, and The Best Religious Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Jaipur or Odisha (Orissa)?

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

  • Odisha (Orissa) Prices
    India Prices
    Jaipur Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
    Jaipur $22

The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $22. 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 Odisha (Orissa) and Jaipur in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Jaipur $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
    Jaipur $22
Compare Hotels in Odisha (Orissa) and Jaipur

Looking for a hotel in Odisha (Orissa) 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.

Hotels in Odisha (Orissa)


Hotels in Jaipur


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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: Jaipur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Jaipur $1.52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)

Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $36
  • Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22

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: $48
  • Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
  • Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer: $105
  • 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
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $247
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $126
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214

Is it cheaper to fly into Odisha (Orissa) or Jaipur?

Prices for flights to both Jaipur and Odisha (Orissa) 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
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Jaipur $8.12

Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.50
  • 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: $4.53
  • Cooking Classes in Pink City: $12
  • Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
  • Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
  • Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
  • Traditional cooking class and storytelling session: $17
  • cooking class demo with dinner: $20
  • Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
  • Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
  • Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $21
  • Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
  • Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Jaipur $3.77

Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)

For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 4 Days Private Tour in Bhubaneswar and Puri Konark: $211
  • 4D3N Odisha Tour Package : $118
  • 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
  • 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
  • Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81
  • Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $90
  • Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $96
  • Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
  • Day Trip to Konark (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $145
  • Day Trip to Puri (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Bhubaneswar): $150
  • Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81
  • Full Day Tour of Konark Temple and Puri: $122

Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.18

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

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

  • Day Tour from Jaipur Bird Watching in Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur): $62
  • From Jaipur : Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour: $149
  • From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $100
  • Golden Triangle Tour To Delhi Agra And Jaipur 4 Days: $25
  • Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
  • Private Guided City Tour of Jaipur : $48
  • Private Tour to Sariska Tiger National Park by Car from Jaipur : $80
  • Pushkar: Private Guided day tour From Jaipur : $75
  • Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
  • Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $230
  • Taj Mahal full day privat tour by car : $75
  • "Jaipur Elephant Experience: Bond, Connect, and Learn": $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Jaipur $2.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):

  • Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odisha (Orissa) and Jaipur, we can see that Jaipur is more expensive. And not only is Odisha (Orissa) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Odisha (Orissa) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Odisha (Orissa) 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 Jaipur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jaipur than you might in Odisha (Orissa).

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.