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

Should you visit Pushkar or Pune?

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 Pune can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Pushkar or Pune?

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.

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.

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, Pune 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 Pune is $51. 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 Pune in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pushkar $12
    Pune $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pushkar $24
    Pune $46
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Pune

Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Pune? 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 Pune


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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 Pune Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pushkar $4.96
    Pune $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:

  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $49
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To New Delhi Drop: $61
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Jodhpur Drop: $49
  • Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $42
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
  • 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
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
  • One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur: $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pune

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

  • Private Departure Transfer Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport : $26
  • Pune Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Pune City to Pune (PNQ) Airport: $38
  • Private Transfer from Pune to Shirdi: $42
  • Private Transfer from Pune to Nashik: $44
  • Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket including Return Transfer (SHA Plus): $49
  • Mumbai-Pune Transfer: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Pune?

Prices for flights to both Pune 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
    Pune $18
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 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: $33
  • Coral Island, Promthep Cape & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran: $53
  • Traditional Mangalorean or Maharashtrian cooking class in Pune: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pushkar $8.22
    Pune $17

Tours and Activities in Pushkar

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

  • 4 Days Jaipur Jodhpur Tour with Pushkar: $389
  • 7 - Days Tour of Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Pushkar and Jaipur: $347
  • 7 - Days Tour of Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Pushkar and Jaipur: $263
  • Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
  • Afternoon Walking tour with Sunset & Arti -The Pushkar Route: $7.18
  • Amazing 3 Nights 4 Days Jaipur with Ajmer Pushkar Tour: $622
  • City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
  • Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Day Tour From Pushkar Without Guide: $60
  • Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $7.18
  • Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
  • Experience Private Food And Culture Walk-The Pushkar Route: $15

Tours and Activities in Pune

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

  • Pune Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Pune Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.84
  • Skip the Line: Meher Retreat Day Picnic Ticket, Near Pune: $12
  • Shaniwar Wada Walking Tour: $13
  • Night Walk Tour Pune: $13
  • Walking Tour of Pune (2 Hours Guided Walk): $13
  • Night Walk Tour Pune (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17
  • 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
  • Maratha History Walking Tour in Pune: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pushkar $6.68
    Pune $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Pune

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Pune:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $38


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pushkar and Pune, we can see that Pune 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 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 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 Pune Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pushkar or Pune?

Pune has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Pushkar and Pune, 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.