Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Amritsar, 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: Srinagar or Amritsar?
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Amritsar $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $53. 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 Srinagar and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $15Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $30Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar or Amritsar? 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: Srinagar Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.56Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
- Kashmir Transport Services for Transfers & Sightseeing Tours: $58
- Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $240
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $69
- Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $69
- Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Srinagar 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 daySrinagar $5.17Amritsar $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $10Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Lake Tour of Kashmir: $65
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $65
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $74
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Gulmarg from Srinagar with Guide: $74
- Enchanting Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $80
- Private Old City and Mughal Gardens Car Tour: $82
- A Private Guided Walking Tour Through Old Srinagar: $126
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Private Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $192
- Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package - 2 Nights / 3 Days: $209
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Golden Temple Walking Tour: $24
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.56Amritsar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar: $39
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar than you might in Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Srinagar Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar and Amritsar, 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.