Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Hyderabad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Hyderabad, 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 Hyderabad?
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.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
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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Srinagar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Hyderabad $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $54. 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 Hyderabad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $13Hyderabad $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $26Hyderabad $36
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Hyderabad
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar or Hyderabad? 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 Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.22Hyderabad $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- 4-Day Kashmir Getaway from Srinagar with Private Transfers: $290
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $277
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $217
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $33
- Doodhpathri Day Trip with Transfers: $31
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Hyderabad?
Prices for flights to both Hyderabad 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 $7.77Hyderabad $26
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $8.90Hyderabad $14
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Day Srinagar Houseboat Stay Tour: $243
- 6-Day Kashmir Tour with Accommodations: $740
- A Private Guided Walking Tour Through Old Srinagar: $120
- All-Inclusive Srinagar Full & Half-Day Tour with Pickup: $48
- Best Selling Pahalgam Tour via Apple Orchid from Srinagar: $33
- Delhi to Kashmir: 8-Day Tour with Shikara & Gulmarg: $830
- Essence of Kashmir 5 days 4 Night Accommodation With Tours: $200
- From 6-Day Motorcycle Tour to Leh and Nubra Valley: $2,221
- Full day private tour of Srinagar for Kashmir experience: $155
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $63
- Gulmarg Snowfall Tour 3 Days 2 Nights: $360
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Hyderabad 2 Hour Guided Evening Walking Tour: $22
- Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $22
- Cult Immersions 1 -Charminar Historical Walking Tour 3 hrs: $40
- Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History: $46
- Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Hyderabad: $47
- Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
- Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour: $51
- A Private Full-Day Guided City Tour with Ethnic Lunch: $54
- Old city Walking Tour in Charminar: $55
- Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.22Hyderabad $9.74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Hyderabad, we can see that Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar and Hyderabad, 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.