Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur or Udaipur?
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 Udaipur or Jodhpur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Udaipur and Jodhpur. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Udaipur or Jodhpur?
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUdaipur $40Jodhpur $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $40, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $43. 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 Udaipur and Jodhpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $15Jodhpur $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $30Jodhpur $28
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Jodhpur
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Jodhpur? 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: Udaipur Hotel Prices and Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.89Jodhpur $6.35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- Transfer to Jodhpur via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $48
- Private Transfer From Airport to Hotel: $14
- Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $105
- Udaipur to jodhpur one Way Transfer: $50
- Udaipur to Ahmedabad private transfers: $38
- Udaipur in Half Day Sightseeing with guide and transfers: $48
- Udaipur To Pushkar Private One Way Transfer: $60
- Udaipur Hotels to Udaipur Airport drop: Private Transfers: $8.97
- Udaipur Full Day Custom Tour with Transfers: $85
- Udaipur Airport to Udaipur Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $6.58
- Udaipur Airport Transfers: $27
- Udaipur Airport : Private Transfer to/from Udaipur Hotels: $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Jodhpur Airport (JDH) to Hotels in Jodhpur: $83
- From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $69
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $71
- From Jodhpur : Private Jaisalmer Transfer in AC Car: $69
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
- From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
- Jodhpur To Bikaner Via Deshnok Temple One Way Private Transfer: $51
- Jodhpur To Pushkar One Way Private Transfer: $34
- One Way Jodhpur To Jaisalmer Transfer: $42
- One Way Jodhpur To Jaisalmer Transfer: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Jodhpur?
Prices for flights to both Jodhpur and Udaipur 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 dayUdaipur $19Jodhpur $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $14
- Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $16
- Durga Cooking Class: $17
- Durga Cooking Class: $18
- Old City Walking & food Tour with a Local: $20
- Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $22
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $27
- Hindu Wedding in Udaipur with Dinner (For Foreign Nationals): $29
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Evening Cooking Session and Dinner with an Indian Family: $50
- Private Rajasthani Cooking Class in an Udaipur Home: $54
- Evening Boat Ride with Puppet Show and Dinner: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $12
- Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Jodhpur Walking Street Food Tour With Local Guide: $17
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $22
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
- Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
- Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $29
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $6.98Jodhpur $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.17
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Lake Boat Tour$2.33
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Diwali with Udaipur Locals 2025 tickets - Meals & activities: $8.97
- Full Day Udaipur City Tour by Private Vehicle: $89
- Guided Udaipur Tour With Drop Off To Jodhpur Next Day.: $135
- 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple : $125
- 3 Days Private Udaipur Tour: $130
- 3-Day Udaipur to Jodhpur Tour via Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur: $120
- 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $155
- 4-Day Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Tour - Golden Triangle of India: $393
- 5 Days: Udaipur & Jodhpur Tour with Accommodation: $330
- 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur : $275
- 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $721
- A Day Tour of Ranakpur Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.83
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Astrology Reading$4.08
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Agra: Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $5.20
- "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.77
- Heritage blue city walking tour in jodhpur.: $6.93
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch: $8.08
- Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide: $10
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Jodhpur: $10
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $11
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $12
- Jodhpur Half Day Heritage Tour: $12
- Jodhpur blue city waking tour with local guide: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $8.69Jodhpur $9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $38
When comparing the travel costs between Udaipur and Jodhpur, we can see that Jodhpur is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Jodhpur?
Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Jodhpur, 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.