A Travel Price Comparison for India Varanasi vs. Haridwar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Varanasi Prices
  India Prices
  Haridwar Prices
  India Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Varanasi $25
  Haridwar $25

The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $25, while the average daily cost in Haridwar is $25. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Varanasi and Haridwar in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Varanasi $13
  Haridwar $13
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Varanasi $26
  Haridwar $26

Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Haridwar

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Varanasi $4.04
  Haridwar $4.33

Typical Local Transportation prices in Varanasi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:

• Tuk Tuk Through Town
  $0.98
• Rickshaw Ride
  $0.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi

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

• Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
• Echoes of Varanasi, India (Private Tour, Transfers & Guide): $128
• Private Transfer Varanasi to Bodhgaya - One Way: $127
• From Day tour to Rajdari and Devdari Waterfalls with transfers: $87
• Spiritual Varanasi - A Most Amazing Heritage Walk with Private Transfer: $70
• Private Arrival Transfer: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Location: $55
• Private Transfer : Varanasi Hotel to Varanasi Airport: $53
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Varanasi Hotel: $48
• Private Transfer from Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport: $47
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Varanasi Hotel: $47
• Boat ride on the Ganges to Ramnagar fort with Transfers: $43
• From Day tour To Sarnath With Transfers: $43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar

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

• Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $50
• One way Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $45
• Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Haridwar?

Prices for flights to both Haridwar and Varanasi 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
  Varanasi $5.82
  Haridwar $8.25

Typical Food prices in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Dinner In Town
  $4.21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi

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

• Food Tour of Benares - the Food Specialties of Kashi / Varanasi / the Ghats: $36
• Indian Cooking Classes with Local Chef in Varanasi: $37
• From Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $40
• Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $43
• 3-hour Home Cooking Food tour with a local Family: $43
• Afternoon tour of Varanasi with Evening Boat ride & Dinner: $43
• From Varanasi:3-hour home cooking tour with a local family: $43
• 3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride: $43
• Private Evening Rooftop Dinner: $44
• 3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride: $44
• 5:hours Private Evening Aarti With Rooftop Dinner: $62
• Private Evening Street Food Tour: $63

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Varanasi $8.56
  Haridwar $7.48

Typical Entertainment prices in Varanasi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Boat Ride
  $0.85

Tours and Activities in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• 01 Day Private Taj Mahal Tour (Delhi- Agra - Delhi): $94
• 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $50
• 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $50
• 11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.: $91
• 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
• 2 Days Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi: $170
• 2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi: $189
• 2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi: $180
• 2 Days Varanasi Tour: $149
• 2 Days Varanasi Tour With Sarnath: $331
• 2 Days Varanasi private tour: $133
• 2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers: $148

Tours and Activities in Haridwar

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

• 3 Day Rishikesh Walking Tour Experience: $359
• 5-Day Private Camping Tour of Haridwar Kumbh Mela with Meals: $917
• 9 Day Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar | Chardham Yatra Tour Package from Haridwar: $383
• Char Dham Yatra Group Tour From Haridwar 2020: $352
• Chardham Yatra Tour Package: $273
• Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh Ganges: $79
• From Delhi: 2-Day Tour of Rishikesh and Haridwar: $396
• Gangotri Yatra Tour Package Cost From Haridwar 2 Night 3 Days: $220
• Group Tour: Chardham Yatra From Haridwar Fixed Departure: $416
• Haridwar - Full day Sightseeing: $114
• Haridwar Private Walking Tour: $20
• Haridwar Tanga Tour: $25

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Varanasi $6.41
  Haridwar $5.56