A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Leh vs. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Leh or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Leh and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Leh or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Leh

Leh is a small town located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. Today, the town is best known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. It is situated in northern India, amidst the mountainous Himalayan range.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Leh?

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

  • Leh Prices
    India Prices
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Leh $46
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $104

The average daily cost (per person) in Leh is $46, while the average daily cost in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $104. 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 Leh and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Leh $16
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Leh $32
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $106
Compare Hotels in Leh and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Looking for a hotel in Leh or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park? 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 Leh


Hotels in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park


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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: Leh Hotel Prices and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Leh $7.46
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leh:

  • Ladakh Family Getaway: 6-Day Tour with Stay & Transfers: $428
  • Ladakh: 5-Day Family Tour with Accommodation & Transfers: $361
  • From Jaipur: 2-Day Ranthambore Tiger Safari with transfers: $278

Is it cheaper to fly into Leh or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

Prices for flights to both Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Leh 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
    Leh $23
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Leh $14
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $12

Tours and Activities in Leh

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Leh are as follows:

  • "Leh to Pangong Lake Sameday tour: A Day of Tranquil Wonders: $87
  • Airport Pickup with Shanti Stupa-Leh Palace & Monastery Tour: $28
  • LADAKH TOUR: $620
  • Leh in a Day: Guided Tour of Iconic Landmarks and more: $85
  • 4-Day Tour to Leh Ladakh Pangong Lake and Monasteries: $199
  • 6-Day Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and Sham Valley Tour: $462
  • Electric Cycle Tour with Heritage Walk & Meal: $51
  • Electric Cycle Tour with Leh Old Town Heritage Walk: $45
  • Ladakh Highlights Tour with Homestay: $271
  • Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake 3-Day Tour: $259
  • One Night Two Days Pangong Lake Tour with Accommodation: $203
  • Overnight Pangong Tour From Leh With Thiksey & Shey Palace: $113

Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

  • Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour: $41
  • Kimono, Tea Experience and Handcraft Bonsai in Hakone Gora: $75
  • Yosegi Zaiku Craft Experience in Hakone: $93
  • Mount Fuji Scenic EBike Tour for Cruise Travelers: $110
  • Mount Fuji E-Bike Tour: Explore Nature and History: $110
  • Mount Fuji Scenic E-Bike Tour: $110
  • Hakone Private Custom Tour: Hot Springs, Nature & Mt. Fuji Views: $115
  • Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone: $137
  • Walk the Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Mt. Fuji – Private Tour: $138
  • Customizable Private Full Day Hakone Tour by car: $150
  • Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour: $164
  • Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $171

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Leh $5.29
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $8.69


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leh Expensive? and Is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Expensive?.