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The most common travel budget mistake is calculating only the big-ticket items — flights and hotel — and forgetting the dozens of smaller costs that add up: local transport, entry fees, SIM cards, tips, laundry, medications, and the inevitable souvenir purchase. A complete budget covers all six categories: accommodation, food, transport, activities, shopping, and a buffer.
A useful heuristic for balanced travel spending:
| Travel Style | Daily Budget per Person | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | Dormitory bed, dhabas, local buses, free sights |
| Budget Traveller | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 | Budget hotel, mid-range meals, a few paid activities |
| Mid-range | ₹3,000 – ₹7,000 | 3-star hotel, restaurant meals, guided tours |
| Comfort | ₹7,000 – ₹15,000 | 4-star hotel, fine dining, private transport |
| Luxury | ₹15,000+ | 5-star, spa, private experiences, business class |
Enter your destination, trip duration, and number of travellers. Then fill in your per-night accommodation cost, daily food budget per person, total transport cost (flights/trains booked), daily activities budget, shopping allocation, and choose an emergency buffer percentage. Hit "Plan My Budget" for a full breakdown.
We recommend 10–15% for most trips. A 10% buffer handles small unexpected costs like medical expenses, entry fee increases, or a taxi breakdown. Choose 15–20% for adventure trips, remote destinations, or if travelling with children. First-time travellers to a new region should err on the higher side.
Hostel dormitories: ₹400–800/bed/night. Budget guesthouses: ₹800–1,500/room. Budget hotels (2-star): ₹1,200–2,500/room. Mid-range (3-star): ₹2,500–5,000/room. Premium (4–5 star): ₹7,000–25,000+/room. The planner assumes 2 people share a room, so 4 travellers need 2 rooms unless in a dormitory.
Include monument entry fees (typically ₹50–1,100 per person), guided tours, water sports, trekking permits, wildlife safari fees, cooking classes, cultural shows, and any adventure activities. Popular activities like Rishikesh rafting (₹600–1,200/person) or Andaman scuba diving (₹4,000–8,000/person) can significantly impact your daily activities budget.
Local transport (autos, taxis, local buses, metros) typically costs ₹200–600 per person per day depending on the city and how much you move around. App cabs (Ola, Uber) are cheapest in major cities. In hill stations and smaller towns, rely on shared jeeps and local buses for the best rates.
For domestic travel within India, INR is used everywhere. However, some tourist areas in states like Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and border areas may require permits that must be organised in advance. Budget ₹500–2,000 per person for any required permits in restricted areas.
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