How much does it cost to travel to Lucknow? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Lucknow, 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 Lucknow
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room, per night
estimate for a simple private room
$12
Cheap local meal
estimate for street food or a basic thali
$3
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal with drinks
$10
Local transport ride
estimate for a short auto-rickshaw or bus trip
$2
Coffee at a cafe
estimate for a standard cup
$2
Attraction entry fee
estimate for a historic site or monument
$6
Local SIM card with data
estimate for a prepaid tourist SIM
$5
Where the money goes
At the budget level of $25 a day, spending goes mainly toward basic lodging, simple meals, and short-distance local transport. The mid-range tier of $55 a day allows for better accommodation, sit-down restaurant meals, and more transport flexibility, while the luxury tier of $115 a day covers upscale lodging, dining, and private transport options. Over a full week these differences compound into totals of $175, $385, and $805 for the same three tiers.
The lowest prices and quietest conditions line up with the off season months of June, July, and August, when hot weather and heavy rain reduce visitor numbers. All figures above are estimates meant to guide planning rather than fixed prices, and actual costs will vary with individual choices and season.
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.