Should you visit Srinagar or Lucknow?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Lucknow, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Lucknow
Lucknow, located in the central region of Awadh, is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With a very rich cultural and historical past, Lucknow has been at the heart of North Indian culture for many centuries. It thrives in areas of art, cuisine, dance, culture, music, and more.
Which city is cheaper, Lucknow or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $23, while the average daily cost in Lucknow is $42. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Srinagar and Lucknow in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Srinagar is about $28 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $34 in Lucknow For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Srinagar travelers spend around $4.71 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about $15 per day in Lucknow for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Srinagar $4.71
Lucknow $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Srinagar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Srinagar.
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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North Kerala Culinary Food Tour in Thalassery:
$24
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Mumbai Walking Food Tour:
$25
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Cooking and Dining Experience in Agra:
$27
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Cooking Class with a Local Family in Mumbai:
$36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Local Uttrakhand Cuisine Cooking Class in Rishikesh:
$9.89
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Udaipur Food Tour:
$12
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Authentic Indian Tea Brewing and Paratha Cooking Private Online Class:
$15
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Hyderabad Street Food Tour:
$16
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Wagah Beating Retreat Border Ceremony (with Dinner) in Amritsar:
$16
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Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine Private Virtual Cooking Class from Mumbai:
$18
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Mandovi River Dinner Cruise in Goa:
$19
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Cooking Class And Dining Experience In Varanasi:
$20
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North Kerala Culinary Food Tour in Thalassery:
$24
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Mumbai Walking Food Tour:
$25
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Lucknow Food Tour:
$26
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Cooking and Dining Experience in Agra:
$27
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $2.33 per day to get around in Srinagar.
Lucknow's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $12 per person, per day on transportation in Lucknow.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
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Srinagar- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing:
$275
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Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer):
$295
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Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service:
$17
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Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport Private Transfers (SXR) for Srinagar:
$14
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Pune International Airport Private Transfers (PNQ) for Pune:
$19
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Private Vadodara Airport (BDQ) Transfers for Vadodara:
$15
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Private Transfers From Delhi To Jim Corbett National Park:
$59
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Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport:
$78
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Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar:
$78
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Private Surat International Airport (STV) Transfers for Surat:
$15
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Private Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Transfers (AMD) for Ahmedabad:
$16
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Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg:
$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow
Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi with One Way Airport Transfer:
$23
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Airport Transfer -Lucknow Hotels to Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl Airport, Lucknow:
$13
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Airport Transfer-Chaudhary Charan Singh Intl. Airport, Lucknow to Lucknow Hotels:
$14
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Airport Transfers to Lucknow Hotels:
$19
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Cochin International Airport Private Transfers (COK) for Munnar:
$55
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Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers:
$293
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One way transfer-Lucknow to Kanpur:
$26
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Private Amritsar International Airport Transfers (ATQ) for Amritsar :
$13
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Private Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Transfers for Gangtok:
$51
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Private Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) Transfers for Chandigarh:
$15
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Private Chennai International Airport Transfers (MAA) for Chennai:
$17
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Private Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport Transfers (BOM) for Mumbai:
$12
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Lucknow?
Prices for flights to both Lucknow 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $9.33 per person, per day in Srinagar. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Lucknow can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $13 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Explore Old City of Hyderabad with Experienced Storyteller Online Experience:
$19
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Instagram Tour in Delhi:
$101
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Lamadug Trekking Day Tour from Manali:
$21
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Mathura Vrindavan, Taj Mahal and Agra City Private Day Tour from Delhi:
$118
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03 Nights 04 Days Kashmir Tour Package:
$135
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11D10N Golden Triangle and Holy City Private Tour from Delhi:
$863
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2D Delhi and Agra Combo Private Tour:
$110
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2D1N Adventure Camping in Jaipur:
$33
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2D1N Bhandardara Lakeside Camping Experience :
$20
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2D1N Bhandardara Lakeside Camping Experience from Mumbai:
$20
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2D1N Gir National Park Tour from Ahmedabad:
$69
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2D1N Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi:
$158
Tours and Activities in Lucknow
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Shaniwar Wada Fort Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.35
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Palace of Tipu Sultan Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket:
$0.39
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Akbar's Tomb Entry Ticket in Agra:
$0.39
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Bekal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.50
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Warangal Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Dindigul Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Safdarjung Tomb Entry Ticket:
$0.55
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Daria Daulat Bagh Entry Ticket in Srirangapatna:
$0.55
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Purana Qila Fast-Track Ticket:
$0.55
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Gwalior Fort Entry Ticket in Madhya Pradesh:
$0.55
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Ancient Leh Palace Entry Tickets:
$0.55
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Bellary Fort Entry Ticket:
$0.55
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Srinagar may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $2.33 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Lucknow spend on average $6.40 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Srinagar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Srinagar:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
Sample the Local Flavors in Lucknow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucknow:
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Pub Crawl in Delhi:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Pune:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Mumbai:
$18
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Pub Crawl in Jaipur:
$18
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Udaipur Pub Crawl:
$19
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South Mumbai Pub Crawl:
$19
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Pub Crawl In Bangalore:
$19
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Pub Crawl in Goa:
$20
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Pub Crawl Lucknow:
$21
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Sula Vineyards with Wine Tasting Day Tour from Mumbai:
$49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Lucknow, we can see that Lucknow 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 Lucknow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucknow than you might in Srinagar.
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