Which place is cheaper, Mumbai 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 Mumbai?
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 Mumbai. 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 Mumbai?
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.
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 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 $40Mumbai $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $40, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $86. 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 Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $15Mumbai $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $30Mumbai $66
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur 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.
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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 Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.92Mumbai $7.60
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:
- Private Transfer from Udaipur to Ahmedabad Airport: $219
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Delhi: $157
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Agra: $157
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $146
- Private Transfer From Udaipur to Jaipur: $125
- Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $105
- Dilwara Temples & Mount Abu: Private Day Trip with Transfer: $105
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer: $103
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $100
- One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
- Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer Via Ranakpur Jain Temple: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $64
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $98
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $64
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $39
- Mumbai & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: Goa-Rajasthan-Gujrat etc: $53
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $98
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai 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 $19Mumbai $43
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
- Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $14
- Udaipur Shopping tour by female consultant optional cooking class: $15
- Durga Cooking Class: $17
- Durga Cooking Class: $19
- Old City Walking & food Tour with a Local: $20
- Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $22
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $26
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Evening Cooking Session and Dinner with an Indian Family: $50
- Kusum's Cooking lesson : $57
- Evening Boat Ride with Puppet Show and Dinner: $75
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
- Street Food Tour - Eat like a Local with Sunset view: $16
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $18
- Mumbai Heritage, Food Tour & Bustling Local Bazaar Walk: $18
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Authentic Street Food Tour: $21
- Mumbai Coastal Cooking: From Fishing Net to Flavourful Plate: $21
- Unique Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $23
- Street Food Tour: $28
- Safe Food Tour in Mumbai for 2 hours: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $7.01Mumbai $2.60
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$2.34
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: $8.94
- Full Day Udaipur City Tour by Private Vehicle: $89
- Guided Udaipur Tour With Drop Off To Jodhpur Next Day.: $135
- Local Sightseeing - Udaipur ," Travel With Chinmay ".: $75
- 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple : $125
- 3 Days Private Udaipur Tour: $130
- 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
- 5 Days: Udaipur & Jodhpur Tour with Accommodation: $335
- 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $732
- Authentic Experience-City palace and Folk dance: $55
- Bagore ki haveli museum cultural session E-tickets w/ Pickup: $298
- Chittorgarh Private Guided day tour : $60
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Guided Tour: The Heart of Mumbai: $0.59
- Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $4.22
- Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local Guide: $5.01
- Dharavi Slumdog Tour -See the real Slum with a Local: $5.27
- Inside Dharavi: Unveiling Mumbai's Slum Culture Tour: $5.62
- Dharavi Slum Tour Experience with Local: $5.80
- 2 hours Dharavi Slum Tour with Local Guide: $5.86
- Dharavi Slumdog Millionaire Tour: With Local Guide: $6.56
- 2 Hours Markets And Temple Tour: $7.03
- Mumbai:Dhobi Ghat Laundry,Dharavi Slum & Flower market Tour: $7.03
- Dhobi Ghat Laundry and Dharavi Slum Tour with Local: $7.06
- Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour: $7.09
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $8.73Mumbai $3.61
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $41
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 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 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 Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur 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.
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.