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

Should you visit Hyderabad or Luang Prabang?

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 Luang Prabang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Luang Prabang?

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.

Luang Prabang

Southeast Asia is a region full of mystical wonders and cultural charm, but nowhere is as charming as the city of Luang Prabang. As the former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang was reopened to tourism in 1989. With that move the city experienced an upswing in revenue and was able to restore and rebuild the beautiful colonial mansions to serve as guesthouses and hotels for the new swarm of tourists.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos.


Which place is cheaper, Luang Prabang 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
    Luang Prabang Prices
    Laos Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Hyderabad $59
    Luang Prabang $18

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $59, while the average daily cost in Luang Prabang is $18. 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 Luang Prabang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $20
    Luang Prabang $5.60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $40
    Luang Prabang $11
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Luang Prabang

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Luang Prabang? 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 Luang Prabang


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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 Luang Prabang Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $12
    Luang Prabang $2.07

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

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

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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luang Prabang

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Luang Prabang are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $2.31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang

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

  • From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
  • 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
  • 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
  • LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
  • Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Luang Prabang?

Prices for flights to both Luang Prabang 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
    Luang Prabang $9.25

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 Luang Prabang

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

  • Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks: $39
  • Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
  • Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
  • Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
  • Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
  • Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
  • Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
  • Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
  • Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
  • Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in: $47
  • Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
  • Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $15
    Luang Prabang $2.66

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

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

  • 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad: $442
  • All Inclusive Hyderabad Full & Half Day Tour: $41
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour): $88
  • Cult Immersions 2 - Charminar & Chowmahallah Palace Private Tour : $70
  • Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
  • Cult Immersions 5 - Enchanting Hyderabad Full Day Private Tour: $75
  • Day Tour Taj Mahal From Hyderabad: $179
  • Day Tour on Textile Art to Creative Bee Dye Farm, Hyderabad: $75
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Tour by Car from Hyderabad: $151
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Tour from Hyderabad): $158
  • Day Trip to Warangal (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $139
  • Exclusive Private Full-Day Tour of Hyderabad City: $64

Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang

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

  • Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with Sunset Cruise: $196
  • Kuang Si Waterfalls and Hmong Village Half-Day Tour: $30
  • 6Days 5Nigths Luang Prabang city tour & Mekong River Cruise: $800
  • Best of Luang Prabang Shared Group City Tour: $214
  • Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day: $170
  • Classic Tour in Luang Prabang: $90
  • Classic tour in Luang Prabang (Private): $243
  • Day Pass - Premium Wellness Experience at The Namkhan: $90
  • Dine and Cruise on Mekong River: $66
  • Explore Pak Ou Caves by Kayak with Optional Sunset River Cruise: $196
  • From Field to Table Half Day Rice Experience in Luang Prabang: $194
  • From 8-Day Laos Tour with Accommodation: $1,241

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Luang Prabang $1.78


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Luang Prabang, we can see that Hyderabad is more expensive. And not only is Luang Prabang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luang Prabang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luang Prabang 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 Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad than you might in Luang Prabang.

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


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Luang Prabang?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Luang Prabang, 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.

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