A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pushkar vs. Koh Lipe for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pushkar or Koh Lipe?

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 Koh Lipe can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Pushkar or Koh Lipe?

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.

Koh Lipe

Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Koh Lipe or Pushkar?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $28, while the average daily cost in Koh Lipe is $85. 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 Koh Lipe in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pushkar $12
    Koh Lipe $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pushkar $24
    Koh Lipe $88
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Koh Lipe

Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Koh Lipe? 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 Koh Lipe


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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 Koh Lipe Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pushkar $4.95
    Koh Lipe $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:

  • From Jaipur : Private Pushkar Transfer in AC Car: $66
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Jaisalmer: $80
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Jodhpur: $30
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Ranthambore: $70
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $65
  • From Private Transfer to Jaipur: $30
  • Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $50
  • One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur: $36
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:

  • Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Koh Lipe?

Prices for flights to both Koh Lipe 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 $10
    Koh Lipe $26
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar

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


  • Lunch
    $2.39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pushkar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pushkar.

  • Taste of Pushkar (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pushkar $8.22
    Koh Lipe $23

Tours and Activities in Pushkar

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

  • Walking Sightseeing Tour With The Shine Pushkar: $6.26
  • City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
  • Spiritual City Walking tour -The Pushkar Route: $6.95
  • Temples Walk around 52 Ghats ( Spiritual Tour )-The Pushkar Route: $7.00
  • Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
  • Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $7.19
  • Afternoon Walking tour with Sunset & Arti -The Pushkar Route: $7.19
  • Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
  • Walking Sightseeing Tour - The Shine Pushkar: $8.23
  • Private Historical Walking Tour in Nasiyan Jain Temple: $9.82
  • Pushkar City Walking Tour : $9.83
  • Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13

Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe

Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
  • Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
  • Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
  • Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
  • Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pushkar $6.68
    Koh Lipe $8.18


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pushkar and Koh Lipe, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Pushkar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pushkar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pushkar 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 Koh Lipe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lipe than you might in Pushkar.

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