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

Should you visit Udaipur or Zagora?

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 Zagora. 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 Zagora?

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.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora 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 Zagora is $64. 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 Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Udaipur $14
    Zagora $39
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Udaipur $28
    Zagora $78
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Zagora? 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 Zagora


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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 Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Udaipur $6.27
    Zagora $1.55
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:

  • Udaipur Hotel to Airport One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.52
  • Udaipur Airport to Hotel One-Way Private Transfer in AC Vehicle: $6.52
  • Udaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $8.14
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur Hotel To Udaipur Airport: $14
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur Airport To Udaipur Hotel: $15
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Dungarpur Fort: $43
  • Private Transfer from Udaipur to Maharana Pratap (UDR) Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Optional Stops: $45
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Jain Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $45
  • Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $46
  • Private Transfer From Udaipur To Mount Abu: $48

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora 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
    Zagora $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

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

  • Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $14
  • Durga Cooking Class: $15
  • Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $114
  • Dinner at Jag Mandir Island with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Udaipur: $235

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagora

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

  • Morocco Cooking Class Tour with local market visit: $47

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Udaipur $6.35
    Zagora $3.10
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
    $1.06
  • Lake Boat Tour
    $2.12

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

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

  • Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
  • Half Day Udaipur City Tour by Tuk Tuk or Car: $7.60
  • Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $10
  • Half-Day Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car: $11
  • Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Driver: $11
  • Guided Night Walking Tour in Udaipur - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
  • Udaipur sightseeing by tuk tuk or car: $13
  • Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
  • Udaipur Full Day Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $15
  • Private Udaipur Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk or by Car: $16
  • Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car – Full Day: $16
  • Jaipur City Tour: City Palace, Jantar, Hawa & Jal Mahal: $18

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $147
  • 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $177
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $177
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $189
  • 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $224
  • Multi Days desert Tour 3 Days 2 Nights: $297
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Udaipur $7.90
    Zagora -

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: $35


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


Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Zagora?

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