A Travel Price Comparison for India Pushkar vs. Chennai for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pushkar or Chennai?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pushkar and Chennai can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Pushkar or Chennai?

Pushkar

Pushkar is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is considered a holy one; it's famous for its Brahma temple. It is also known for its ghats, its lake, and bazaar. Brahma is one part of the holy Hindu trinity and is known sit on a lotus flower (which is what 'Pushkar' translates to). In Hindu religion, Brahma is believed to be the creator of this world and Pushkar is the most important temple.

Chennai

Formerly known as Madras from its colonial history, Chennai today is one of India's largest cities and capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India with an extensive stretch of sandy beaches, plenty of dining and shopping, a number of historic temples, monuments, and churches, plus amusement parks and more.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Chennai or Pushkar?

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

  • Pushkar Prices
    India Prices
    Chennai Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Pushkar $34
    Chennai $33

The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $34, while the average daily cost in Chennai is $33. 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 Pushkar and Chennai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pushkar $12
    Chennai $15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pushkar $24
    Chennai $30
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Chennai

Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Chennai? 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 Pushkar


Hotels in Chennai


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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: Pushkar Hotel Prices and Chennai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pushkar $4.78
    Chennai $2.51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:

  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To New Delhi In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Jaipur: Private Transfer to Jodhpur with Ajmer and Pushkar: $74
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $65
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To New Delhi Drop: $59
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $58
  • Transfer From Udaipur To Pushkar Via Chittorgarh Fort: $51
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Jodhpur Drop: $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chennai

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

  • Chennai Airport to Hotel Transfer: $13
  • Chennai Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $15
  • Departure transfer: Chennai hotels to Chennai International Airport: $19
  • Departure Transfer from Chennai Hotels to Chennai airport: $20
  • Chennai - Private Arrival Transfer - From Airport to Hotel: $20
  • Chennai Airport (MAA) Private Transfer to Chennai City/Hotels: $22
  • Affordable Chennai Airport Transfer: $24
  • Chennai International Airport to Hotel-Private Arrival transfer: $25
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chennai International Airport: $28
  • Private Transfer from Chennai City Hotel to Chennai Airport: $30
  • Bangalore - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport : $35
  • Private Transfer from Chennai City to Chennai (MAA) Airport: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Chennai?

Prices for flights to both Chennai and Pushkar 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
    Pushkar $17
    Chennai $11
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar

Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:


  • Lunch
    $2.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chennai

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

  • South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with a Passionate Baker: $48
  • South Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class Near the Chennai airport: $62
  • Traditional Cooking Class in Chennai in a Local Home with Sundari: $74
  • Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with a Local: $76
  • Private Chennai Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Fun Local: $89
  • Authentic South Indian Cooking Class and Vegetarian Meal with a Local in Chennai: $122
  • Private South Indian Cooking Class and Market Visit in Chennai: $152
  • Food Trail In Sowcarpet With Transport And Dinner - Chennai: $200

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pushkar $7.93
    Chennai $2.67

Tours and Activities in Pushkar

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

  • Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
  • Afternoon Walking tour with Sunset & Arti -The Pushkar Route: $6.83
  • Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $6.83
  • Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
  • Experience Private Food And Culture Walk-The Pushkar Route: $15
  • Experience Pushkar Camel Fair Festival with Transportation & Guide only: $53
  • Food Walk Tour Pushkar (2 hours guided food tasting walk): $24
  • From Jaipur : Ajmer Pushkar Private Tour by Cab with Guide: $50
  • From Jaipur : Private Ajmer Pushkar Tour by Cab: $62
  • From Jaipur: Private Ajmer & Pushkar Tour by Cab: $34
  • From Jaipur: Private Ajmer and Pushkar Guided Tour: $91

Tours and Activities in Chennai

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chennai.

  • Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour): $12
  • Private Night Walking Tour Chennai: $13
  • Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
  • Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour): $15
  • Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour: $17
  • 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour: $17
  • Night Walking Tour of Chennai: $19
  • Immersive Mahabalipuram tour by tourism ministry approved company: $25
  • Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company: $25
  • Chennai Cultural Walking Tour: $25
  • Village Tour around Mahabalipuram: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pushkar $6.44
    Chennai $2.97


When comparing the travel costs between Pushkar and Chennai, we can see that Pushkar 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 Pushkar Expensive? and Is Chennai Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pushkar or Chennai?

Chennai has a larger population, and is about 270 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Pushkar and Chennai, 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.

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