A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Udaipur vs. Madrid for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Udaipur or Madrid?

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 Madrid. 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 Madrid?

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.

Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Udaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $36, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $188. 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 Madrid in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Udaipur $14
    Madrid $90
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Udaipur $28
    Madrid $180
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Madrid

Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Madrid? 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 Udaipur


Hotels in Madrid


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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 Madrid Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Udaipur $6.22
    Madrid $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:

  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $223
  • Private Transfer from Udaipur to Jodhpur with Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: $213
  • Private Transfer from Udaipur to Ahmedabad Airport: $197
  • Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Delhi: $157
  • Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
  • From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $134
  • Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $107
  • Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $105
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $101
  • Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $100
  • One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
  • One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Ranakpur Temple: $93

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid

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

  • Arrival Private Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid City by Van: $91
  • Arrival Private Transfer from MAD Airport to Madrid in a Minibus: $183
  • Arrival Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Avila City by Sedan: $293
  • Arrival Transfer from Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Van: $101
  • Arrival Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Luxury Van: $98
  • Departure Private Transfer from Madrid to MAD Airport by Van: $88
  • Departure Transfer from Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Private Car: $87
  • Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Business Car: $84
  • Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
  • Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madrid - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
  • Madrid Airport MAD Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van: $188
  • Madrid Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Madrid?

Prices for flights to both Madrid 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Udaipur $17
    Madrid $69

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.

  • Durga Cooking Class: $15
  • Hands-On Rajasthani Cooking Class in Raj & Gita's Udaipur Home: $54
  • Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $112
  • Dinner at Jag Mandir Island with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Udaipur: $235

Typical Food Prices in Madrid

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:


  • Coffee
    $2.33
  • Ice Cream
    $3.49
  • Kebabs (for 2)
    $18
  • Croissant
    $1.75
  • Lunch at Airport (for 2)
    $18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid

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

  • Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $76
  • 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $80
  • Madrid Luxury Evening Food Tour In the Vibrant La Latina District: $82
  • Traditional Cooking Class of Sardines with Dish Auction in Madrid: $82
  • Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $91
  • Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour: $94
  • Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $101
  • Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros: $105
  • Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $105
  • The Best Flamenco in Madrid Show with Dinner and Drink: $112
  • Literary Quarter Tour and Paella Cooking Class in Madrid: $124
  • Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing: $141

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Udaipur $6.30
    Madrid $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur

Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Palace Entrance Fee
    $1.05
  • Lake Boat Tour
    $2.11

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

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

  • "Travel With Chinmay"- Ekling JI - Nagda Temple Tour With Taxi: $119
  • 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $125
  • 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
  • 3-Day Udaipur to Jodhpur Tour via Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur: $120
  • 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $155
  • 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur: $275
  • 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $704
  • 8-Day Rajasthan Tour: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Jaipur: $244
  • Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
  • Arawali Hiking Experience: $55
  • Bahubali Electric Cycle Tour: $45
  • Chittorgarh Fort Tours By Private Car: $75

Tours and Activities in Madrid

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

  • Walking Tour of Madrid Modern: $3.54
  • Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom: $3.54
  • Self Guided Walking City Tour in Madrid: $3.54
  • Self-Guided Tours In Madrid With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
  • Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only): $3.54
  • Madrid - Medieval to Modern Walking Tour (English): $3.55
  • Madrid Mountains Free Walking Tour: $3.55
  • "Prado Museum" Tour A Treasure of World Art: $3.55
  • Madrid City Highlights Walking Tour: $4.73
  • Madrid Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
  • Madrid (Historical Centre) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
  • Madrid Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.92

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Udaipur $7.85
    Madrid $23

Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:


  • Beer
    $5.82
  • Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
    $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:

  • Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
  • Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
  • Rooftop Bar Crawl Madrid Experience: $77
  • Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
  • Old Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour - Real Small Groups 8 Max: $99
  • Eating Not Just Another Tapas and Wine Tour: $115
  • Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide: $116
  • Toledo Tour & Vineyard Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid: $130
  • Madrid Wine Tour with Winery Visit & Wine Tasting: $130
  • Local Tapas, Beer and Wine Tour of Madrid All Inclusive: $136
  • Madrid The Original Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour: $139
  • Malasaña Small Group Tapas Tour with Wine Tasting: $141


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Udaipur is in Asia and Madrid is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Udaipur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Madrid?

Madrid has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Madrid, 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.