Should you visit Pune or Jaipur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune 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: Pune or Jaipur?
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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Jaipur or Pune?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $52, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $19. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pune and Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Pune 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.
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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
Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune
Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Pune Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle:
$50
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Private Pune Airport - Pune City Round-Trip Transfer:
$47
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Private Transfer from Pune to Nashik:
$47
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Private Transfer from Pune to Shirdi:
$44
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Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City:
$42
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Private Transfer from Pune City to Pune (PNQ) Airport:
$42
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One way transfer-Pune to Nashik:
$40
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One way transfer- Pune to Shirdi:
$35
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Guided Pune Temple Tour with Private Transfers:
$30
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Private Transfer from Pune to your Accommodation in Mumbai:
$29
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Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport:
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer from Pune Airport to Pune City:
$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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private transfer from jaipur airport to hotel drop in jaipur:
$10
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Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing:
$187
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Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer:
$100
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Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers:
$213
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Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers:
$86
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Professional Tie and Dye Class in Jaipur with Private Transfers:
$163
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Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch:
$267
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Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort:
$236
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Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer:
$166
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Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch:
$279
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Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort:
$247
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Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch:
$231
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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 day
Pune $18
Jaipur $4.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune
For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family:
$56
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Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune:
$72
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Market Visit and Cooking Class in Pune:
$344
Typical Food prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Jaipur Street food tour:
$5.16
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2 Hours Private Cooking Classes of Masala Chai Tea and Pakoras:
$11
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Samosa & Masala Chai Cooking Class:
$12
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Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class):
$15
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History Street Food Tour with Local Guide:
$17
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Authentic Indian Vegetarian Lunch / Dinner Buffet:
$17
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Cooking Classes in Jaipur:
$20
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Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family:
$21
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Rajasthani Cooking Classes and Lunch/Dinner:
$21
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Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals.:
$21
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Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner:
$21
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Food Tour in Jaipur:
$21
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Pune
For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1 day private tour of tajmahal from pune including air tickets, car, entrances:
$443
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2 day trip to Agra from Pune with air tickets:
$1,037
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2 day trip to Agra from Pune without air tickets:
$488
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2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Pune with Commercial Return Flights:
$564
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3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Pune with one-way Commercial Flight:
$636
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3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Pune with one-way Commercial Flight:
$632
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4-Hour Tour: Pune University Complex Cycling Private Tour:
$125
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4-Hour Tour: Small-Group Culinary Walking Tour in Pune:
$108
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Admission Ticket to Imagica Theme Park with Transportation:
$76
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Adventure tours throughout Pune city !:
$204
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Agra Taj Tour from Pune:
$292
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Ajanta & Ellora Cave 2 day Guided Tour from Pune:
$335
Typical Entertainment prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two
$1.22
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
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03 Days Private Wildlife Ranthambore Tiger Tour from Jaipur:
$309
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1 Day Jaipur Tour:
$40
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1 Day tour for Jaipur sightseeing:
$34
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1-Night Private Tour to Ranthambhore Tiger Safari from Jaipur:
$661
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1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car:
$248
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10-Days Private Tour of Rajasthan from Jaipur:
$360
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2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur:
$139
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2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra & Jaipur from Delhi by Car:
$306
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2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur:
$250
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2 Day Jaipur Travel Package + Entry Tickets:
$154
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2 Days Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop Off at New Delhi, Agra or Jaipur:
$141
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2 Days Bundi Privete Tour from Jaipur with Pottery and Crafts (Theekarda)Village:
$107
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Pune
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:
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Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour):
$25
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Pune Pub Crawl:
$28
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Pune Pub Crawl:
$40
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
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Pub Crawl Jaipur:
$21
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Pub Crawl Walking Tour:
$23
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Pub Crawl Jaipur:
$25
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Nightlife of Jaipur - Pub Crawl:
$25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Jaipur, we can see that Pune is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
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