Which place is cheaper, Haridwar or Pune?
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 Pune or Haridwar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Haridwar, 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: Pune or Haridwar?
Pune
Located in Maharashtra, Pune is the state's second largest city and cultural capital. Not only is it a hub for museums, temples, beaches, and scenic overlooks, but it also has a thriving nightlife and general atmosphere due to the student population.
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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.
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Pune Prices
India PricesHaridwar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPune $61Haridwar $36
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $61, while the average daily cost in Haridwar 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 Pune and Haridwar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPune $21Haridwar $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPune $42Haridwar $30
Compare Hotels in Pune and Haridwar
Looking for a hotel in Pune or Haridwar? 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: Pune Hotel Prices and Haridwar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pune $13Haridwar $5.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer: $56
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $41
- Pune Airport Transfer: $30
- Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $44
- Private Transfer from Mussoorie to Delhi: $50
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $41
- Private Transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $44
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
- Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $254
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Haridwar?
Prices for flights to both Haridwar and Pune 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 dayPune $29Haridwar $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pune:Food Walking Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Option: $20
- Food Walking Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Options: $21
- Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $24
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $31
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $47
- Traditional Maharashtrian Breakfast Cooking Class: $51
- Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $61
- Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Simple Sattvic Cooking Classes in Rishikesh - Cook & Eat ! : $50
- Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $53
- Haridwar Food Tour: Explore Famous Street Eats & Sweets: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pune $16Haridwar $8.70
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Private Pune Tour with Sightseeing & Hotel Pickup: $228
- 4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour: $139
- Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport.: $100
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour from Pune): $141
- Day Trip to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani (Guided Fullday Tour): $148
- Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $14
- Food Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Walk): $24
- Food walking tour in Pune to stimulate your taste buds: $40
- From 2-Day Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Tour: $576
- From Ajanta, Ellora Caves and Aurangabad Guided Tour: $117
- From Same Day Taj Mahal Tour with Roundtrip flights: $546
- Full Day Cultural & Heritage Pune City Tour in Private Vehicle: $64
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- Ashrams, Caves & Sacred Vibes Tour along the Ganges in Rishikesh: $28
- Devprayag, Sacred Water Tour & Meditation at Vashistha Cave : $55
- 2 Nights / 3 Days Rishikesh to Mahavatar Babaji Cave Tour: $251
- 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $104
- A Divine Day Out: Haridwar Sightseeing Tour: $35
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- Caving Tour in Rishikesh - 6 Hrs.: $50
- Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh Ganges: $69
- Devprayag Sightseeing Tour From Rishikesh: $56
- Discover Dehradun: Private City Tour: $92
- Discover Mussoorie: Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mussoorie: $92
- Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPune $14Haridwar $6.47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Haridwar, we can see that Pune is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Pune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pune than you might in Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pune Expensive? and Is Haridwar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pune or Haridwar?
Pune has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Pune and Haridwar, 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.