Quick answer
A 9-night Rajasthan trip covering Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur costs from about ₹32,000 per person on a budget, ₹58,000 mid-range and ₹2,25,000 in palace hotels, land only, on twin sharing with a private car. Return economy flights from most metros add ₹8,000–19,000. Christmas, Diwali and Pushkar Fair week cost more.
Rajasthan at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹32,000
per person, twin sharing
Land only. 3-star hotels and family-run havelis with breakfast, one night in a standard desert camp with dinner, an air-conditioned sedan with driver for the whole route, and monument entry fees. No guides.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹58,000
per person, twin sharing
Land only. 4-star and heritage hotels with breakfast, one night in a premium desert camp, an air-conditioned sedan with driver including the one-way drop, local guides in each city, and entry fees.
Luxury
Starting from
₹2,25,000
per person, twin sharing
Land only. Palace and luxury hotels in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, a luxury desert camp, an SUV with driver, private guides and entry fees.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 9 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels, 8 nights, 4-star and heritage | ₹28,000–36,000 | About ₹6,000–9,000 per double room a night; Udaipur lake-view rooms cost the most |
| Desert camp, 1 night, premium tent | ₹3,500–6,000 | Includes dinner, breakfast and the folk programme |
| Car with driver, 10 days, about 2,000 km | ₹15,000–18,000 | Per person for two sharing; includes tolls, parking, driver allowance and the empty return from Udaipur |
| Local guides | ₹2,000–3,500 | Half-day guides in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur, shared between two |
| Entry fees and boat ride | ₹3,000–4,500 | Jaipur composite ticket, City Palaces, Mehrangarh, Junagarh and Lake Pichola |
| Meals outside the hotel | ₹9,000–14,000 | Not in the package figure; about ₹1,000–1,500 a day for lunch and dinner |
| Camel ride, shows and tips | ₹2,000–4,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹8,000–14,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹10,000–18,000 |
| Chennai | ₹11,000–19,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹10,000–18,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹9,000–16,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Travel in October or March, when hotel rates are often 20–40% below the December–January peak and the weather is still good.
- Stay in family-run heritage havelis instead of palace hotels; you keep most of the architecture at a fraction of the price.
- Book an open-jaw flight into Jaipur and out of Udaipur. It is often no dearer than a return and saves a day of driving.
- Use overnight trains for the long Jaipur–Jaisalmer leg if you are two adults, and hire cars locally.
- Choose a mid-range Khuri camp over a luxury Sam camp; the dunes and the stars are the same.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year, Diwali week and Pushkar Fair week unless the occasion is the point of your trip.
- Buy Jaipur's composite ticket and book ASI monuments online.
How much does a Rajasthan trip cost?
For the classic nine-night circuit of Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur, plan on about ₹32,000 per person on a budget, ₹58,000 mid-range and ₹2.25 lakh or more in palace hotels. These are land-only figures on twin sharing with a private car for the whole route; flights are extra. They are starting prices for the 2026–27 winter, outside the Christmas-New Year peak.
Where the money goes
Hotels are the biggest variable. A clean 3-star or family-run haveli costs ₹2,500–4,000 a night for a double; 4-star and good heritage hotels ₹6,000–9,000; and Rajasthan's palace hotels from about ₹35,000 to well over ₹1 lakh a night in peak season. Udaipur's lake-view rooms are the dearest at every level.
The car is the second big cost. A sedan with driver for ten days and roughly 2,000 km, including tolls, parking, the driver's allowance and the car's empty return from Udaipur, comes to about ₹30,000–36,000, or ₹15,000–18,000 each for two people. Four people in an SUV pay less each.
How the season changes the price
| Period | Hotel rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October and March | Base | Best value with good weather |
| November to February | About 20–40% higher | Peak season; book by September |
| Christmas-New Year, Diwali week | Often 50–100% higher | Minimum stays and gala-dinner supplements |
| Pushkar Fair week | Pushkar tents several times normal | Only if the fair is the reason for going |
| April to September | Often 30–50% lower | Hot; most desert camps closed |
Is it cheaper by train?
For two people, trains and local cabs can cut transport costs by around half. Overnight trains link Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, but you lose stops such as Ranakpur and Kuldhara and spend time getting to and from stations. Families of three or four usually find a car better value per person.
Ask whether a car quote includes the driver's allowance and the one-way return. A cheap daily rate can hide ₹5,000–8,000 in extras.
Plan the rest
Read the best time to visit Rajasthan, then see things to do in Rajasthan and the Rajasthani food guide. Compare hotel areas in where to stay in Jaipur and where to stay in Udaipur. Browse India tour packages or send us an enquiry for a costed quote.
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