A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Udaipur vs. Bangkok for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Udaipur or Bangkok?

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 Udaipur and Bangkok. 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: Udaipur or Bangkok?

Udaipur

Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.

The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.

Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.

Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.

Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.

Bangkok

Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Udaipur?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $39, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $105. 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 Udaipur and Bangkok in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Udaipur $15
    Bangkok $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Udaipur $30
    Bangkok $100
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Bangkok

Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Bangkok? 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 Udaipur


Hotels in Bangkok


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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: Udaipur Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Udaipur $6.71
    Bangkok $6.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:

  • Airport Transfer: Maharana Pratap Airport to Hotels in Udaipur: $21
  • From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $134
  • From Private Transfers Cab To Jodhpur with Sightseeing: $46
  • Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
  • Jodhpur To Udaipur Transfer: $85
  • Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $46
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
  • One Way Transfer To/From Udaipur & Jaipur: $92
  • One Way Udaipur To Jaipur Transfer: $81
  • One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
  • Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $81
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.51
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $5.02
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $1.00
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.82
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.85
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.83
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.57
  • Trains to airport
    $5.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
  • Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Bangkok City: $33
  • Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar : $45
  • Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
  • Airport Transfer to​ or from Hotel in Bangkok (Private Transport): $58
  • Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $107
  • Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $26
  • Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $135
  • Arrival Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok City by Sedan: $71
  • Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $15
  • Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok with Hotel Transfers: $85
  • Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Bangkok?

Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Udaipur 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
    Udaipur $18
    Bangkok $36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

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

  • Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $16
  • Durga Cooking Class: $16
  • Learn Cooking class + Meals with Spice & Veg Market visits: $28
  • Kusum's Cooking lesson : $57
  • Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $104

Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $28
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $6.28
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.41
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.94
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $6.28
  • Pad Thai
    $2.20
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $17
  • Lunch for 2
    $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

  • Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $22
  • Meridian Dinner and Sunset Cruise in Bangkok: $23
  • Royal Princess Dinner Cruise in Bangkok: $25
  • Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
  • Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $29
  • Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $29
  • Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $29
  • Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $29
  • Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $32
  • Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $32
  • Chao Phraya River Serenade: VIVA Alangka Dinner Cruise, Bangkok: $32
  • Riverside Bangkok Dinner Cruise with Buffet and City Views: $32

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Udaipur $6.80
    Bangkok $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur

Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Palace Entrance Fee
    $1.14
  • Lake Boat Tour
    $2.27

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

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

  • Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
  • Delwara Handicraft Experience: $8.67
  • Jaipur City Full Day Tour By Tuk-Tuk: $9.24
  • Udaipur Walking Tour(2 Hours Guided Walk): $9.24
  • Full-Day Private Udaipur Three wheeled Tuk Tuk Sightseeing : $10
  • Savor a Handcrafted Indian Meal at Home The Dining Experience: $11
  • Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $11
  • Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Driver: $12
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Udaipur (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
  • Udaipur Full Day Sightseeing Tour By Tuk Tuk: $15
  • Udaipur Half Day City Tour by Tuk Tuk: $16

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $5.02
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $11
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.57
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $6.28
  • Club Cover Charge
    $12
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $75
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.71
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $3.14
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $13

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

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

  • Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
  • Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Bangkok City Session Walking Tour: $8.18
  • Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $9.00
  • Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.66
  • Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $10
  • Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $10
  • Half Day Coral Island Tour from Pattaya With Lunch: $11
  • Erawan Museum at Bangkok Admission Ticket: $13
  • Explore Brilliant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Bangkok Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Udaipur $8.46
    Bangkok $5.65

Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur

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

  • Pub Crawl Udaipur: $37

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.26

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
  • The Original Bangkok Pub Crawl: $32


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

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


Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Bangkok?

Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Bangkok, 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.