Which place is cheaper, Udaipur or Phuket?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Phuket or Udaipur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Phuket or Udaipur, 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: Phuket or Udaipur?
Phuket
Phuket Island is the holiday gem of southern Thailand. Known for its beaches and resorts, the island brings in a massive amount of travelers from all over the world, year round. Although the beaches are beautiful, Phuket has also become more westernized and tourist-oriented in recent decades, leaving many travelers to venture elsewhere to find that amazing beach with a more authentic Thai vibe. However, Phuket Island is quite large, and hidden gems can still be found.
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhuket $134Udaipur $36
The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $134, while the average daily cost in Udaipur is $36. 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 Phuket and Udaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhuket $62Udaipur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhuket $124Udaipur $28
Compare Hotels in Phuket and Udaipur
Looking for a hotel in Phuket or Udaipur? 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: Phuket Hotel Prices and Udaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phuket $12Udaipur $6.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Phuket:
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Longtail Taxi (for Two)$9.12
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$7.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- ATV Bike 1 hr + ziplines 30 platforms with Roundtrip Transfer: $157
- ATV Bike 1 hr+ Skyline Adventure 28 platforms with free Transfer: $131
- Airport Transfer BKK - DMK - UTP - HKT - USM - KBV: $69
- Airport Transfer: Phuket to Phuket Airport HKT by Business Car: $115
- Andamanda Phuket Water Park Ticket Include Transfers: $84
- Andamanda Phuket Water Park Tickets with Transfers: $112
- Arrival Transfer Phuket Airport HKT to Talang, Kathu, Muang: $43
- Arrival Transfer: Phuket Airport HKT to Phuket by Business Car: $115
- Best Ziplines Adventure 30 platforms with free transfer: $126
- Comfortable Ferry Transfer from Phuket to Phi Phi Island: $23
- Comfortable Private Phuket Airport to Hotel Arrival Transfer: $26
- Departure Private Transfers from Phuket City to Phuket Airport HKT: $127
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $134
- Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
- Jodhpur To Udaipur Transfer: $85
- Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $46
- Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
- One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Ranakpur Temple: $93
- One Way Udaipur To Jaipur Transfer: $81
- One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan): $87
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $109
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23
- Private One Way To / From Transfer Udaipur & Mount Abu: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Udaipur?
Prices for flights to both Udaipur and Phuket 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 dayPhuket $42Udaipur $17
Typical Food Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phuket:
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.79
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.17
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$13
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Thai Noodles$2.74
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Bananas$0.76
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Pizza (for Two)$9.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- Phuket City Tour with Sunset and Thai Cooking: $49
- Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
- 3-Hour Authentic Thai Cooking Experience: $53
- Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $53
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class by Suuko Wellness Spa: $56
- Simply Thai Cooking Experience: $56
- Vegetarian Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $58
- Phuket Coral Island and Sunset Dinner by Luxury Catamaran: $59
- Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Phuket City Tour with Phothong Ride and Cooking Class: $59
- Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option: $62
- Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $114
- Dinner at Jag Mandir Island with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Udaipur: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phuket $47Udaipur $6.35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket
Here are a few typical costs in Phuket for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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One Day Boat Tour$27
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Scuba Diving (Two Dives)$76
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Thai Oil Massage$19
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Surfboard Rental$9.12
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Phuket Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Self Guided Scavenger Hunts and Gamified Tours: $6.21
- Phuket Self Guided Island Tour: $8.15
- Phuket Tour with Wat Chalong, Karon View Point, Old Town: $15
- Feed Me Banana Elephant Experience Short Activity: $16
- Phuket Circus : The Adrenaline Rush Show Tickets (Aqua Circus): $17
- Ultimate Virtual Reality Gaming Park Ticket at VAR Live in Phuket: $18
- Phuket Bird Park Admission Ticket: $18
- Half Day Phuket City tour + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $19
- Phuket City Discovery Tour with Chalong Temple and Coastal Views: $19
- Phang Nga Bay Skywalk at Samet Nangshe Admission Ticket: $20
- Phuket to Koh Phi Phi by Phi Phi Cruiser: $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.06
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Lake Boat Tour$2.12
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
- Half Day Udaipur City Tour by Tuk Tuk or Car: $7.60
- Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $10
- Half-Day Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car: $11
- Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Driver: $11
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Udaipur - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
- Udaipur sightseeing by tuk tuk or car: $13
- Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
- Udaipur Full Day Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $15
- Private Udaipur Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk or by Car: $16
- Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car – Full Day: $16
- Jaipur City Tour: City Palace, Jantar, Hawa & Jal Mahal: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhuket $7.08Udaipur $7.90
Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:
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Cocktails (for Two)$6.08
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Beer$2.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket
Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $19
- Phuket Guided Pub Crawl: $29
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $53
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $87
- Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $135
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phuket and Udaipur, we can see that Phuket is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Phuket would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Phuket than you might in Udaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Phuket Expensive? and Is Udaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phuket or Udaipur?
Udaipur has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Phuket. When comparing the sizes of Phuket and Udaipur, 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.