A Travel Price Comparison for India Pune vs. Leh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pune or Leh?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pune or Leh, 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 Leh?

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.

Leh

Leh is a small town located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. Today, the town is best known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. It is situated in northern India, amidst the mountainous Himalayan range.

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, Leh or Pune?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Pune is $51, while the average daily cost in Leh is $49. 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 Leh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pune $22
    Leh $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pune $44
    Leh $34
Compare Hotels in Pune and Leh

Looking for a hotel in Pune or Leh? 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 Pune


Hotels in Leh


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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 Leh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pune $13
    Leh $7.82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune

Also for Pune, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Pune to your Accommodation in Mumbai: $25
  • One-Way Transfer Airport to Hotel: $26
  • Pune Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Pune (PNQ) Airport to Pune City: $38
  • Private Transfer from Pune to Shirdi: $42
  • Private Transfer from Pune to Nashik: $44
  • Pune Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $50
  • Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer: $53
  • Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer (SHA Plus): $53
  • Mumbai-Pune Transfer: $68

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leh:

  • Leh Airport Transfer: $33
  • Ladakh: 5-Day Family Tour with Accommodation & Transfers: $381

Is it cheaper to fly into Pune or Leh?

Prices for flights to both Leh 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pune $17
    Leh $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pune

For Pune, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Street Food Tour with Cultural Charms of Pune: $22
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $33
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $43
  • Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $57
  • Organic Thai cooking class: $73

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pune $17
    Leh $14

Tours and Activities in Pune

For Pune, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Skip the Line: Meher Retreat Day Picnic Ticket, Near Pune: $12
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - A Unique 2 Hrs Walking Tour: $13
  • Shaniwar Wada Walking Tour: $13
  • Night Walk Tour Pune: $13
  • Walking Tour of Pune (2 Hours Guided Walk): $13
  • Experience Spiritual Culture in Pune with a local - 2 Hours: $17
  • Guided Tour to Shaniwar Wada Fort and Peshwas Legacy: $18
  • Pune Walking Tour with a Punekar: $21
  • Private Walking Tour & Food tasting with a Local: $22
  • Cultural Walking Tour of Pune with Local Snacks: $23
  • Food Walking Tour with 7 Local Food Tastings: $24
  • Food Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Walk): $25

Tours and Activities in Leh

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Leh are as follows:

  • "Leh to Pangong Lake Sameday tour: A Day of Tranquil Wonders: $85
  • Airport Pickup with Shanti Stupa-Leh Palace & Monastery Tour: $30
  • Chadar Trek Frozen River Trekking Tour: $313
  • From Srinagar: Private Himalayan 11-Day Tour to Ladakh: $1,507
  • LADAKH TOUR: $654
  • Leh Explorer: One-Day Cultural and Scenic Adventure: $58
  • Leh Ladakh Tour 3N 4Day with "Airport pick up and Drop off": $363
  • Nubra Valley 2-Day Tour with Khardung-La Pass: $143
  • Overnight Pangong Tour From Leh & Thikse , Hemis Monasteries: $113
  • The Ultimate Leh-Ladakh Experience: From Valleys to Lakes: $419

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pune $15
    Leh $5.54

Sample the Local Flavors in Pune

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:

  • Pune Pub Crawl: $24
  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $39


When comparing the travel costs between Pune and Leh, we can see that Pune is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pune Expensive? and Is Leh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pune or Leh?

Pune has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Leh. When comparing the sizes of Pune and Leh, 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.