Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur or Varanasi?
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 Varanasi or Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur?
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.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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Varanasi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVaranasi $31Jodhpur $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Jodhpur is $39. 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 Varanasi and Jodhpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVaranasi $14Jodhpur $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVaranasi $28Jodhpur $26
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Jodhpur
Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Jodhpur? 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 Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varanasi $4.29Jodhpur $5.65
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$0.83
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Rickshaw Ride$0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi
Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers: $79
- Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including transfers: $77
- Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including Hotel transfers: $68
- Airport Pickup/Drop Transfer Service: $53
- Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
- Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi Airport drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Airport Transfer: $14
- Varanasi Airport : Transfer to Hotel / To Airport: $13
- Varanasi Airport : Transfer To Hotel / To Airport: $21
- Private transfer from Varanasi to Allahabad: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $90
- Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur: $39
- Transfer Jodhpur To Udaipur Via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $44
- Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers: $100
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur with Ranakpur Jain Temple: $126
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $67
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Mount Abu: $54
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur: $44
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur to Jaipur Via Ajmer and Pushkar: $45
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Udaipur With Optional Stops: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Jodhpur?
Prices for flights to both Jodhpur 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 dayVaranasi $11Jodhpur $19
Typical Food Prices in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner In Town$3.58
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: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi: $14
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Night Boat Ride, Aarti Ceremony and Dinner: $29
- Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour of Varanasi: $40
- Varanasi Cooking Classes with Shobha: $40
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Dinner: $42
- Private Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings & Pickup: $44
- Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $44
- Dashashwamedh Ganga Arati from balcony with Street Food Tour: $50
- Indian Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup: $52
- Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti: $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $11
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Jodhpur Temple Tour & Food Tour with Local Guide: $21
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $21
- Jodhpur : Jeep Safari, Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance: $24
- Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $26
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $26
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience: $26
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $26
- Jodhpur Cooking Experience 11 Authentic Dishes Pickup & Drop: $27
- Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varanasi $9.11Jodhpur $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Ride$0.73
Tours and Activities in Varanasi
For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
- 2 Days Varanasi City Tour with Evening Aarti and Boat Ride: $100
- 2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers: $135
- 2 Night 3 Days Spiritual Varanasi with Cruise Ride: $233
- 2-Day Varanasi Experience – Temples, Ghats & Ganga Aarti: $140
- 2-Day Varanasi Heritage & Tradition Guided Tour: $156
- 2-Day Experience Sunrise Boat Ride & Evening Aarti: $317
- 3 Day Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour with Sarnath Buddhist Temple: $144
- 3 Days Admirable Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided: $117
- 3 Days Private Enchanting Varanasi Tour: $120
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.19
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Astrology Reading$3.63
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 3 Days Private Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Safari: $154
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- 3-Day Rajasthan Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Desert Camp Adventure: $296
- 7-Day Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur & Bikaner: $1,035
- A Day Tour Of Ranakpur Temple Form Jodhpur and Drop At Mount Abu: $53
- Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- All Inclusive Jodhpur Full or Half Day Sightseeing Tour: $47
- All Inclusive Jodhpur Tour Car, Guide, Hotel & Entry Tickets: $102
- Bishnoi Village :Safari tour: $63
- Bishnoi Village Cultural Tour from Jodhpur: $89
- Bishnoi Village Safari Half Day Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVaranasi $6.81Jodhpur $8.87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Jodhpur, we can see that Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jodhpur than you might in Varanasi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varanasi Expensive? and Is Jodhpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Jodhpur?
Varanasi has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Jodhpur, 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.