Should you visit Varanasi or Hyderabad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varanasi and Hyderabad can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Varanasi or Hyderabad?
Varanasi
Known to be one of India's holiest cities, many come to Varanasi on a spiritual pilgrimage looking to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River. Dating back to the 11th Century BC, it is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Centuries old temples make up the backdrop, as many come and come again to perform their holy rights at the edge of the historic river.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
Which city is cheaper, Hyderabad or Varanasi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad is $50. 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 Hyderabad in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Hyderabad? 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:
Varanasi Hotel Prices and
Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Varanasi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:
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Tuk Tuk Through Town
$0.97
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Rickshaw Ride
$0.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi
Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer:
$135
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Echoes of Varanasi, India (Private Tour, Transfers & Guide):
$128
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Private Transfer Varanasi to Bodhgaya - One Way:
$127
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From Day tour to Rajdari and Devdari Waterfalls with transfers:
$87
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Spiritual Varanasi - A Most Amazing Heritage Walk with Private Transfer:
$70
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Private Arrival Transfer: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Location:
$55
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Private Transfer : Varanasi Hotel to Varanasi Airport:
$53
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Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Varanasi Hotel:
$48
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Private Transfer from Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport:
$47
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Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Varanasi Hotel:
$47
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Boat ride on the Ganges to Ramnagar fort with Transfers:
$43
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From Day tour To Sarnath With Transfers:
$43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax:
$43
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Private Transfer: From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Hotel in Hyderabad:
$44
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Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad:
$58
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Private Transfer from Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport:
$58
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Private Arrival transfer: Hyderabad RGIA Airport to Hotel:
$51
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Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer:
$112
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Hyderabad- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days):
$322
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Airport Transfer - Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport, Hyderabad to Hyderabad Hotels:
$15
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Airport Transfer - Hyderabad Hotels to Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport, Hyderabad:
$13
Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Hyderabad?
Prices for flights to both Hyderabad 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
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Food
Meals for one day
Varanasi $7.26
Hyderabad $18
Typical Food prices in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Food Tour of Benares - the Food Specialties of Kashi / Varanasi / the Ghats:
$36
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Indian Cooking Classes with Local Chef in Varanasi:
$37
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From Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti:
$40
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Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti:
$43
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3-hour Home Cooking Food tour with a local Family:
$43
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Afternoon tour of Varanasi with Evening Boat ride & Dinner:
$43
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From Varanasi:3-hour home cooking tour with a local family:
$43
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3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride:
$43
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Private Evening Rooftop Dinner:
$44
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3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride:
$44
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5:hours Private Evening Aarti With Rooftop Dinner:
$62
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Private Evening Street Food Tour:
$63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private 2-Hour Lunch or Dinner in a Local Hyderabad Home:
$32
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Private Hyderabadi Cooking Class with a Local Family:
$57
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Cooking Demo & Dine of Hyderabad Culinary, Cuisine & Culture in a pvt Residence:
$80
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Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner:
$97
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Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner):
$176
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Golconda Fort Sound & Light Show With Dinner - Hyderabad:
$182
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment prices in Varanasi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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01 Day Private Taj Mahal Tour (Delhi- Agra - Delhi):
$94
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08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi:
$50
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08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur:
$50
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11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.:
$91
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2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi:
$189
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2 Days Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi:
$170
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2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi:
$189
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2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi:
$180
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2 Days Varanasi Tour:
$149
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2 Days Varanasi Tour With Sarnath:
$331
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2 Days Varanasi private tour:
$133
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2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers:
$148
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
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2 Day trip to Agra from Hyderabad without air tickets:
$519
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2 day tour of Bidar from Hyderabad about Sultan's Legacy & Wildlife:
$360
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2 day trip to Agra from Hyderabad with air tickets:
$1,036
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2-Day Private Tour: Taj Mahal Agra from Hyderabad with Commercial Return Flights:
$528
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2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Hyderabad with Commercial Return Flights:
$532
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3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Hyderabad with one-way Commercial Flight:
$600
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3Nights 4Days Kerala Tour:
$152
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5 Day Hyderabad and Bijapur Tour:
$657
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6-Day Private Hyderabad to Bijapur, Badami & Hampi Tour:
$826
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8Hr Historical Tour of Golconda Fort, Tombs & Old City tour of Hyderabad & Lunch:
$72
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90 Min Couple Body Massage at Meghavi Wellness Spa(Buy 2 Tickets if couple):
$54
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All Inclusive Delhi and Agra tour from Hyderabad:
$680
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Hyderabad, we can see that Hyderabad is more expensive. And not only is Varanasi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varanasi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varanasi 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 Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad than you might in Varanasi.
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