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

• Varanasi Prices
  India Prices
  Srinagar Prices
  India Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Varanasi $34
  Srinagar $29

The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $34, while the average daily cost in Srinagar is $29. 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 Srinagar in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Varanasi $16
  Srinagar $15
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Varanasi $32
  Srinagar $30

Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Srinagar

Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Srinagar? 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Varanasi $4.80
  Srinagar $2.49

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Varanasi

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

• Tuk Tuk Through Town
  $0.93
• Rickshaw Ride
  $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi

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

• Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
• From Agra: Budget One Way Transfer Agra to Varanasi: $165
• From Agra: One-Way Private Transfer to Varanasi: $171
• Private Car Airport Transfer from Hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram: $55
• Private Transfer Varanasi Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Hotels Drop: $12
• Private Transfer from Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport to Varanasi: $40
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotel: $13
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $11
• Private Varanasi Heritage Walk with Hotel Transfer: $45
• Private transfer from Varanasi to Allahabad: $67
• Spiritual Varanasi - A Most Amazing Heritage Walk with Private Transfer: $99
• Varanasi - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:

• Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $238
• Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
• Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $66
• Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $66
• Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $36
• Premium Srinagar Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfort: $30
• One-Way Transfer: Srinagar/Gulmarg/Sonamarg/Pahalgam: $87
• Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $232
• A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $26

Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Srinagar?

Prices for flights to both Srinagar 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 $12
  Srinagar $8.68

Typical Food Prices in Varanasi

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

• Dinner In Town
  $4.00

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: $15
• Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
• Night Boat Ride, Aarti Ceremony and Dinner: $17
• Varanasi Food Tour with Monu: $22
• Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
• Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
• 3-hour street food tour: $33
• 3-hour street food tour: $33
• Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $40
• Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
• Yoga, Ayurveda, and Cooking Class with Boat Ride: $42
• Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $44

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Varanasi $10
  Srinagar $9.94

Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi

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

• Boat Ride
  $0.81

Tours and Activities in Varanasi

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

• Tour with research Scholar, IITF LICENSE GUIDE: $2.32
• Surnise Tour with Boat ride - Ganga Arti Full Day: $2.80
• Varanasi:- Morning Varanasi Short Tour with Boat Ride: $5.80
• Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
• Varanasi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.69
• Spiritual and Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi: $8.33
• City Highlights of the Day Tour & Ganges Dirfting: $8.70
• Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Guided Tour by Car: $8.70
• Hidden Secrets of Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour): $9.85
• Varanasi's Spiritual & heritage walking tour: $10
• Ghats and Temples Walking Tour with Local Guide: $12
• Temple Walk Tour Varanasi: $12

Tours and Activities in Srinagar

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

• 2 Nights 3 Days Sonmarg Snowfall Tour: $464
• 2 Nights 3 Days Srinagar Tour with Shikara Ride and Gardens: $406
• 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
• 6-Day Kashmir Tour with Accommodations: $812
• Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
• Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Lunch: $184
• Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $195
• Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
• Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package for 3 Days: $209
• Kashmir: 7-Day Tour to Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg: $598
• One Day Immersive Pottery Experience: $28
• Rah-e-Kashmir: ANCIENT SITES GUIDED TOUR: $58

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Varanasi $7.62
  Srinagar $2.49