A Travel Price Comparison for India Srinagar vs. Mumbai for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Srinagar or Mumbai?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Mumbai, 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 Mumbai?

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.

Mumbai

Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Srinagar?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $69. 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 Mumbai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Srinagar $15
    Mumbai $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Srinagar $30
    Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Mumbai

Looking for a hotel in Srinagar or Mumbai? 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 Srinagar


Hotels in Mumbai


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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 Mumbai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Srinagar $2.56
    Mumbai $7.77

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:

  • Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
  • Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $239
  • 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
  • A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
  • Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

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

  • Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $61
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $61
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $94
  • Departure Private Transfer Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM by Business Car: $126
  • Departure Private Transfer Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM by Minibus: $135
  • Departure Private Transfer Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM by Sedan Car: $25
  • Departure Private Transfer from Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM by minivan: $34
  • Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $61
  • Dharavi Slum Tour including Hotel Transfers with Options: $8.01
  • Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $42
  • Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Transfers all inclusive: $54
  • Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84

Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Mumbai?

Prices for flights to both Mumbai 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Srinagar $5.17
    Mumbai $26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai

For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
  • Hidden Gems and Street Food Tour: $15
  • Discover Mumbai's street & beach with food tour: $17
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $20
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $25
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour- Eat like a Local with sunset view: $26
  • Street Food Tour: $32
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
  • Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Srinagar $10
    Mumbai $2.66

Tours and Activities in Srinagar

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

  • 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
  • 5-Days Kashmir tour includes Accommodation and Private Transportation : $277
  • 6 Days Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg: $299
  • A Private Guided Walking Tour Of Old Srinagar With Lunch: $184
  • Enchanting Kashmir: A 6-Day Srinagar Adventure: $419
  • From 5-Days Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg and Pahalgam: $1,794
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Lunch: $204
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Shikara ride: $173
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
  • Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
  • Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package: $209

Tours and Activities in Mumbai

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.

  • Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
  • Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
  • Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.38
  • Slum Tour: Inside Dharavi's Vibrant Community: $5.38
  • Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
  • Slum Tour An insight of Dharavi: $5.98
  • Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
  • Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.87
  • Dharavi Slum Tour: $7.78
  • Dharavi Slum Experience with Local Resident English Guide: $8.61

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Srinagar $2.56
    Mumbai $3.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $40
  • Mumbai Pub Crawl: History, Iconic Bars, Cocktail Workshop, Stories and Drinks : $90
  • Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
  • Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour at Sula Vineyards from Mumbai: $154


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai 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 Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai 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 Mumbai Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Mumbai?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar and Mumbai, 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.