Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Jodhpur, 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 Jodhpur?
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.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPune $61Jodhpur $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $61, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $42. 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 Jodhpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPune $21Jodhpur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPune $42Jodhpur $28
Compare Hotels in Pune and Jodhpur
Looking for a hotel in Pune or Jodhpur? 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 Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pune $13Jodhpur $6.18
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
- Pune Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $41
- Affordable transfer from Pune to Mumbai Airport: $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- jaiselmer to Jodhpur one Way Transfer: $46
- Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers: $100
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $214
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $73
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Mount Abu: $59
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur: $48
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur to Jaipur Via Ajmer and Pushkar: $45
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Udaipur With Optional Stops: $45
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Udaipur Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $41
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Rohet Garh: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Jodhpur?
Prices for flights to both Jodhpur 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 $29Jodhpur $21
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 Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $12
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $29
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $29
- Incredible Cooking With Mamata Prajapat: $40
- Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $42
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Cooking Classess: $53
- Experience Cooking Classes With Blue City Walking Tour: $53
- Private Home Cooking Class in Jodhpur: $157
- Camel Safari at Osian with Dinner from Jodhpur: $276
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pune $16Jodhpur $11
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.68
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Astrology Reading$3.97
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guided Tour of Jodhpur with Hari: $21
- "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.69
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 3 Days Jodhpur Cab And Driver City Tour in Jodhpur: $52
- 3 Days Private Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Safari: $154
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.69
- Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.83
- Agra: Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $5.12
- Bishnoi Village Safari Half Day Tour: $30
- Bishnoi Village Safari Half- Day Tour From Jodhpur: $21
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPune $14Jodhpur $9.70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pune and Jodhpur, we can see that Pune is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pune Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pune or Jodhpur?
Pune has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Pune and Jodhpur, 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.