A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hyderabad vs. Kyoto for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hyderabad or Kyoto?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hyderabad and Kyoto can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Kyoto?

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.

Kyoto

Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.


Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Hyderabad?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Hyderabad Prices
    India Prices
    Kyoto Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Hyderabad $59
    Kyoto $118

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $59, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $118. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Hyderabad and Kyoto in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $20
    Kyoto $66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $40
    Kyoto $132
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Kyoto

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Kyoto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Hyderabad


Hotels in Kyoto


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Hyderabad Hotel Prices and Kyoto Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $12
    Kyoto $7.82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Discover Guided Group Tour with Lunch & Transfers: $104
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Hyderabad Round-Trip Transfer: $83
  • Hyderabad to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) Departure Private Transfer: $42
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30
  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $143
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $68

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:

  • Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $260
  • Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $226
  • Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $155
  • Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $132
  • Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $115
  • Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $108
  • Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $83
  • Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Kyoto?

Prices for flights to both Kyoto and Hyderabad change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hyderabad $29
    Kyoto $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.

  • Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
  • Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $55
  • 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $61
  • Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $75
  • Bento Box Cooking Class: $75
  • Ramen Bowl Painting & Cooking in Gion, Kyoto: $76
  • Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto: $76
  • Kyoto Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class: $76
  • Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide: $83
  • Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo: $86
  • Japanese 'Bento' cooking class in Kyoto: $89
  • Experience 'IZAKAYA' food cooking class in Kyoto: $89

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $15
    Kyoto $13

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.

  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra City Day Tour (All Inclusive): $4.51
  • Jaipur: Private Full Day City Tour By Tuk-Tuk/Car with Guide: $11
  • Jaipur: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal & City Palace Tour by Car: $12
  • Old City Walking Tour with Charminar Entry: $13
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Ramoji Film City Magical Full-Day Tour With Lunch: $18
  • Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $19
  • Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $19
  • From To Agra & Taj Mahal Tour with Flight & Guide: $21
  • Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $23
  • Guided Night Walking Tour with Boat Ride: $25

Tours and Activities in Kyoto

Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $160
  • Kyoto Private Tour with National Licensed Guide : $240
  • Kyoto Sake Tasting Shared Tour Experience: $59
  • Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $139
  • Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide: $60
  • 1 Day Kyoto Tour with a Local Guide: $153
  • 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $629
  • 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people): $188
  • 160 Years Authentic Seated Archery Experience in Kyoto: $103
  • 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion with snack: $35
  • 3 Hour Vegan Walking Tour with Lunch: $139
  • 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $89

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Kyoto $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto

Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $42
  • Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $65
  • Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit : $141


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hyderabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hyderabad and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto than you might in Hyderabad.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Kyoto?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Kyoto, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.