A 3-day Udaipur trip costs roughly ₹6,000–9,000 per person on a backpacker budget, ₹18,000–30,000 per person mid-range, and ₹60,000 or more per person for a palace-hotel stay, not counting travel to Udaipur. Hotels are the biggest cost; entry fees for all the main sights add up to only about ₹1,500–2,500.
Key facts
- Main sights' tickets for 3 days: about ₹1,500–2,500 per adult
- City Palace museum: ₹300–400 per adult
- Lake Pichola boat: about ₹450–600, sunset slot ₹700–800
- Unlimited thali: about ₹300–500
The good news about Udaipur is that the things that make it special, the lakes, ghats and sunsets, are mostly free. What you spend depends almost entirely on where you sleep and eat. Here’s what three days really cost, per person, sharing a room. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change with the season.
Budget at a glance (3 days, per person)
| Item | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay (2–3 nights, shared room) | ₹1,500–3,000 | ₹6,000–15,000 | ₹40,000+ |
| Food | ₹1,500–2,000 | ₹4,000–7,000 | ₹12,000+ |
| Sightseeing tickets and boat | ₹1,500–2,000 | ₹2,000–2,500 | ₹3,000+ |
| Local transport | ₹800–1,200 | ₹3,500–5,000 (car with driver) | ₹6,000+ |
| Total | ₹6,000–9,000 | ₹18,000–30,000 | ₹60,000+ |
Where the money goes
Stays. Guesthouses and hostels in the Old City and Lal Ghat start around ₹800–1,500 a night. Lake-view heritage hotels run ₹4,000–12,000. The palace hotels on Pichola start well above ₹30,000 a night in season. See where to stay for areas.
Tickets. The City Palace museum is ₹300–400, the Crystal Gallery about ₹500 more. Sajjangarh is ₹120 for Indian adults plus vehicle entry, Bagore Ki Haveli ₹60 with the Dharohar show ₹90–150, Saheliyon Ki Bari ₹10, and the Vintage Car Museum ₹330. Foreign visitors pay more at some sites. Our entry fees guide lists them all.
The boat. The Lake Pichola boat ride is the one splurge almost everyone makes: about ₹450–600 by day, ₹700–800 at sunset.
Food. A kachori breakfast costs under ₹50. An unlimited thali at a local hall is ₹300–500. A lake-view rooftop dinner is ₹1,200–2,500 for two, and fine dining at the palace hotels much more.
Getting around. Autos within the city are ₹80–250 a ride. A car with driver for a full day of sightseeing is usually ₹2,500–3,500. See our car hire page for a quote.
Five ways to save
- Visit between April and September, when hotel rates drop sharply.
- Watch sunset from Ambrai Ghat or the Fateh Sagar pal, which are free, and take the boat in the daytime.
- Eat lunch as a thali. It is the best-value meal in the city.
- Group sights by area: Old City on foot, then one auto loop to Fateh Sagar, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Shilpgram.
- Book the car only for the day you go out of town, like Kumbhalgarh or Ranakpur.
What not to skimp on
Spend a little on one sunset: the boat, the Karni Mata Ropeway or a rooftop table. It’s the memory most people take home. Want us to plan around a fixed budget? Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a trip that fits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Udaipur expensive to visit?
Udaipur can be done cheaply. Guesthouses in the Old City start around ₹1,000 a night and street food is very affordable. It only gets expensive if you stay in the lake palaces or eat at fine-dining rooftops every night.
How much money should I carry in Udaipur?
UPI and cards work in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Carry ₹2,000–3,000 in cash for autos, small eateries, temple shoe stands and tips.
What is the cheapest way to see Udaipur?
Stay in the Old City and walk. The ghats, Jagdish Temple and the Fateh Sagar pal are free, and most sights are within a short auto ride.
