Quick answer
A 10-night USA trip covering New York and the West Coast costs from about ₹2,60,000 per person on a budget, ₹3,50,000 mid-range and ₹6,00,000 for luxury, twin sharing. These figures include return economy flights from Delhi or Mumbai, the USD 185 visa fee and internal flights. Hotels in New York and flights are the two biggest costs.
United States at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹2,60,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels and motels, New York stay in Queens or Jersey City, one internal flight, buses and Amtrak, self-guided sightseeing, return economy flights and visa fee.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹3,50,000
per person, twin sharing
3★–4★ central hotels including Midtown Manhattan, three internal flights, two days' car hire, a Grand Canyon overnight, Broadway and Universal tickets, return economy flights and visa fee.
Luxury
Starting from
₹6,00,000
per person, twin sharing
4★–5★ hotels in prime locations, private transfers, a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, premium show seats and guided tours, return economy flights and visa fee.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from Delhi or Mumbai | ₹90,000–1,30,000 | One-stop economy; non-stops and peak-season dates cost more |
| Hotels, 10 nights (twin sharing) | ₹1,00,000–1,50,000 | USD 230–340 per room a night; New York is the most expensive stop |
| Internal flights (three) | ₹25,000–40,000 | New York–Las Vegas, Las Vegas–Los Angeles, Los Angeles–San Francisco |
| Car hire and fuel, 2–3 days (shared) | ₹8,000–14,000 | — |
| Food and tips | ₹40,000–55,000 | About USD 45–60 a day, including 18–20% restaurant tips |
| Sightseeing and park fees | ₹35,000–53,000 | Statue of Liberty, observation deck, Broadway, Universal, Grand Canyon |
| Local transport | ₹12,000–20,000 | Subway, Amtrak to Washington DC, Uber |
| US visa fee | About ₹16,300 | USD 185, non-refundable |
| Travel insurance | ₹3,500–7,000 | Pick high medical cover; US hospital bills are steep |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹85,000–1,40,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹90,000–1,45,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹95,000–1,50,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹95,000–1,50,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Book an open-jaw ticket into New York and out of San Francisco or Los Angeles; it usually costs no more than a return to one city.
- Stay in Long Island City or Jersey City instead of Midtown; you are 10–15 minutes from Manhattan by subway or PATH train at a noticeably lower rate.
- Travel between mid-January and early March, or late October to early December outside Diwali, for the lowest fares from India.
- If a family in one car will visit two or more of the surcharged national parks, the USD 250 non-resident annual pass is usually cheaper than paying USD 100 per person at each.
- Compare hotel prices including resort fees in Las Vegas and destination fees in New York, which are added on top of quoted rates.
- Eat a big lunch at Indian buffets or food halls and pick up snacks and fruit from supermarkets for the evening.
How much does a USA trip cost from India?
For a 10-night trip covering New York and the West Coast, plan on ₹3,50,000 per person for a comfortable mid-range trip, twin sharing, including return flights, internal flights and the visa fee. A careful budget trip starts at about ₹2,60,000; luxury starts around ₹6,00,000 and climbs fast with business-class flights.
This estimate is built on our 10-day USA itinerary: New York, a Washington DC day trip, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with one extra night.
What makes a USA trip expensive?
- Flights: roughly a third of the total. One-stop return fares from Delhi or Mumbai run ₹85,000–1,45,000, and non-stop or peak-season dates cost more.
- New York hotels: a central 3★ room often costs USD 250–400 a night in spring and autumn, plus about 15% in taxes and a nightly fee. Rates fall in January and February. Our where to stay in New York guide compares areas.
- Tips and taxes: prices exclude sales tax, and restaurants expect 18–20% on top. A USD 20 meal becomes about USD 26.
- National parks: since January 2026, non-US residents aged 16+ pay a USD 100 surcharge per person at 11 major parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite.
What does a day cost on the ground?
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Subway ride in New York | About USD 3 (₹260) |
| Indian thali in Jackson Heights | USD 15–20 (₹1,300–1,800) |
| Pizza slice and soft drink | USD 6–9 (₹530–800) |
| Uber across Manhattan | USD 20–35 (₹1,800–3,100) |
| Observation deck ticket | USD 45–60 (₹4,000–5,300) |
Most travellers spend ₹6,000–9,000 a day per person outside the hotel.
Visa, TCS and forex
The B1/B2 visa fee is USD 185 (about ₹16,300), and interview waits in Indian cities have been running at 10–12 months, so start with our US visa guide or visa assistance. A separate USD 250 visa integrity fee has been legislated in the US; check whether it is being collected when you apply.
If you book a tour package, TCS of 2% applies to overseas packages from April 2026, and you can adjust it against your income tax. Carry most of your spending money on a forex card rather than an Indian debit card; our foreign exchange team can load one. Buy travel insurance with high medical cover.
Fares from India peak from mid-May to June and over Christmas. The best time to visit the USA page shows the cheaper months.
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