How much does it cost to travel to Kanpur? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Kanpur, in USD and INR.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (INR) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $25 | ₹2,200 | $175 | ₹15,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $55 | ₹4,800 | $385 | ₹34,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $115 | ₹10,000 | $805 | ₹70,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for India rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of India (0.23048401137914248, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.1, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 87.1584483507393 INR to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Kanpur
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room
estimate for a simple private room for one person
$10
Mid-range hotel room
estimate for a comfortable double room with amenities
$30
Cheap local meal
estimate for a simple meal at a basic local eatery
$3
Restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal at a mid-range restaurant
$8
Local transport ride
estimate for a short auto-rickshaw or local bus trip
$2
Coffee or tea
estimate for a cup at a local stall or café
$1
Attraction entry fee
estimate for entry to a museum or historic site
$4
Local SIM card with data
estimate for a prepaid SIM with a basic data package
$5
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the difference mostly comes down to lodging quality and how meals are taken. The budget figure of $25 a day covers basic guesthouse-style lodging, simple meals, and local transport, while the mid-range figure of $55 allows for a more comfortable room, restaurant meals, and the occasional paid attraction. The luxury figure of $115 a day adds more comfortable lodging and dining choices without needing to track every expense closely; over a week these tiers add up to $175, $385, and $805 respectively.
The cheapest and quietest stretch falls in June, July, and August, the off season, when heat and monsoon rain keep visitor numbers down and prices softer than during the cooler months. All figures here, including the daily and weekly tiers and the individual cost items, are estimates meant to guide planning rather than fixed prices, and actual spending will vary with personal choices and where in the city a traveler stays.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jun, Jul and Aug.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.