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Udaipur on a budget
What a trip to Udaipur really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chinmayisk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Udaipur is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $25–$45 per person per day on a tight budget, $60–$140 mid-range and $250–$1,000 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in May–June.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $25–$45 a day
- Mid-range
- $60–$140 a day
- Luxury
- $250–$1,000 a day
- Local currency
- INR
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $25–$45 | $75–$135 | $125–$225 | $175–$315 |
| Mid-range | $60–$140 | $180–$420 | $300–$700 | $420–$980 |
| Luxury | $250–$1,000 | $750–$3,000 | $1,250–$5,000 | $1,750–$7,000 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Udaipur, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Rajasthani thali | about ₹250–₹600 |
| Glass of masala chai | about ₹15–₹30 |
| Kachori from a snack shop | about ₹20–₹40 |
| Short auto-rickshaw ride | about ₹50–₹150 |
| Rooftop restaurant dinner | about ₹600–₹1,500 per person |
| Car with driver for a day trip | about ₹2,500–₹4,500 |
Money-saving tips
- Eat thalis in the bazaars at lunchtime for some of the best-value meals in the city.
- Visit from July to September for lower hotel prices and green scenery.
- Share a car with driver for the Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur day trip.
- Agree auto-rickshaw fares in advance or use ride-hailing apps.
- Avoid shopping tours offered by drivers, which often include commissions.
Free things to do
- Lake Palace — Built in the 1740s as a royal summer palace on Jag Niwas island, the white marble Lake Palace appears to float on Lake Pichola and now operates as a luxury hotel.
- Jagdish Temple — Built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh I, this Hindu temple to Lord Vishnu stands on a high plinth at the top of a steep staircase near the City Palace gate.
- Fateh Sagar Lake — Udaipur's second big lake, north of Pichola, is ringed by hills and a lakeside road where families gather in the evening for snacks, boat rides and the sunset.
- Ambrai Ghat — On the western shore of Lake Pichola, this ghat faces the City Palace directly across the water and is the classic spot to see the palace lit up after dark.
- Gangaur Ghat — The old city's main ghat, with a triple-arched gateway leading down to the lake beside Bagore Ki Haveli.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for first-timers, budget, culture and solo travellers
Lal Ghat
Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses
$ · Best for budget, shopping and food lovers
Old City bazaars
Bada Bazaar, Hathi Pol and Bapu Bazaar, where locals shop
$$ · Best for families, quiet stays and food lovers
Fateh Sagar Lake
A wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés
Eating well for less
- Pyaaz kachori — Snack shops in the bazaars, especially in the morning.
- Mirchi vada — Street stalls in the old city and around Fateh Sagar.
- Poha — Street stalls and cafés in the mornings, especially near Fateh Sagar.
Getting around for less
The old city around Lal Ghat and the City Palace is compact and best explored on foot, though its lanes are narrow and busy with motorbikes. Auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing taxis cover the rest of the city, and a car with driver is the usual way to make day trips.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Udaipur cost?
About $300–$700 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $125–$225 on a tight budget.
+Is Udaipur expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Eat thalis in the bazaars at lunchtime for some of the best-value meals in the city.
+How much money do I need per day in Udaipur?
Roughly $25–$45 on a budget and $60–$140 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Udaipur?
Usually in May–June.