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Varanasi Trip Cost (2026)

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For two people, 3 days in Varanasi typically costs ₹3,940–₹27,650 each. This covers hotel, food, local transport and sightseeing. Pick your city in the calculator to add travel.

Budget₹3,940per person · 3 days
Mid-range₹10,530per person · 3 days
Luxury₹27,650per person · 3 days
Varanasi trip cost calculator
Travel style
Estimated cost per person ₹10,530 Total for 2: ₹21,060
  • Hotel₹6,000
  • Food₹5,400
  • Local transport₹4,500
  • Sightseeing & entry₹3,600
  • Shopping & misc₹1,560

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Varanasi trip cost breakdown (3 days, 2 people)

ExpenseBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Hotel₹2,200₹6,000₹20,000
Food₹2,400₹5,400₹13,200
Local transport₹1,500₹4,500₹9,000
Sightseeing & entry₹1,200₹3,600₹9,000
Shopping & misc₹580₹1,560₹4,100
Total for 2₹7,880₹21,060₹55,300
Per person₹3,940₹10,530₹27,650

Hotel is for 2 night(s) in one shared room. Change days, travellers or style in the calculator above for your exact number.

Varanasi trip cost by number of days

Trip lengthBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
2 days / 1 nights₹2,430₹6,480₹16,630
3 days / 2 nights₹3,940₹10,530₹27,650
4 days / 3 nights₹5,450₹14,580₹38,660

Per person, two travellers sharing.

How to reach Varanasi

  • Nearest airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
  • Nearest railway station: Varanasi Junction

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Best time to visit Varanasi (and when it is cheapest)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Good weather Peak — highest prices Off-season — cheapest

The best months to visit Varanasi are October, November, December, January, February and March. Hotels cost the most in peak months, so book 4–6 weeks ahead or travel just before or after.

Varanasi month by month

MonthVerdictWeatherHotel pricesEvents
JanuaryExcellent · 743–33°C · 12 mm rainHigh
FebruaryGood · 564–39°C · 14 mm rainNormal
MarchGood · 558–44°C · 10 mm rainNormal
AprilOkay · 3017–47°C · 11 mm rainLow
MayOkay · 3021–48°C · 23 mm rainLow
JuneAvoid · 2524–49°C · 110 mm rainLow
JulyAvoid · 1625–43°C · 249 mm rainLow
AugustAvoid · 1824–39°C · 200 mm rainLow
SeptemberAvoid · 2520–40°C · 146 mm rainLow
OctoberGood · 5613–39°C · 33 mm rainNormal
NovemberExcellent · 808–34°C · 2 mm rainHighDev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima)
DecemberExcellent · 732–33°C · 5 mm rainHigh

Top things to do in Varanasi and entry costs

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat AartiFree
  • Sunrise boat ride₹200–800
  • Kashi Vishwanath TempleFree
  • Sarnath₹25

How to save money on your Varanasi trip

  • Shared boats for Ganga Aarti are far cheaper than private ones.
  • Stay near the ghats to walk everywhere.
  • Avoid peak months if you can: hotel rates are often 30–50% lower outside them.
  • Travelling as a group of four? Local cab costs split four ways — the calculator shows the saving.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a 3-day trip to Varanasi cost?

For two people sharing, expect about ₹3,940 per person on a budget, ₹10,530 mid-range and ₹27,650 for a luxury trip, excluding travel to Varanasi.

How much is a hotel in Varanasi per night?

Budget rooms start around ₹1,100, mid-range hotels cost about ₹3,000 and luxury stays ₹10,000 or more per night for a double room.

What is the minimum budget per day in Varanasi?

Budget travellers can manage on roughly ₹1,220 per person per day for a shared room, food, local transport and sightseeing.

How many days are enough for Varanasi?

2 to 4 days is ideal; 3 days covers the main sights comfortably.

What is the best time to visit Varanasi?

The best months are October, November, December, January, February and March.

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Prices last reviewed: October 10, 2026. Costs are estimates based on average prices and can change with season, availability and booking time. Always confirm current prices before booking.