Cost of trip
How much does a 7-day India trip cost?
A realistic budget for a week in India, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $55/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇮🇳 India trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 7 days$2,544 – $3,784
Flights
$1,886 – $2,876
Hotels
$244 – $362
Food
$139 – $206
Activities
$114 – $170
Local transport
$95 – $142
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: a week in India
Budget
$385+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$770+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$1,617+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in India
- Flights: ~16h from NYC, so expect roughly $820 – $1250 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For a week, expect $347 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $12/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.