Delhi, India
Monuments, markets, and neighborhood food crawls.
Daily budget baseline: $45 USD. First-time India city travel
How much does a trip to Delhi cost?
A practical midrange budget for Delhi is about $45 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $493 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, and August.
- Daily budget baseline: $45 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$493 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: June, July, and August
- Busiest months: January and December
Sample food prices
- Chole bhature — avg $3.00 USD
- Butter chicken — avg $8.00 USD
- Chaat plate — avg $3.00 USD
- Butter naan and dal makhani — avg $7.00 USD
- Jalebi — avg $2.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
Plan around February, March, October, and November for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward June, July, and August, and January and December is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Delhi?
- Red Fort — Mughal fortress in Old Delhi.
- Qutub Minar — Towering minaret complex in the south.
- India Gate — War memorial and central vista.
- Humayun’s Tomb — Garden tomb that inspired later Mughal design.
- Chandni Chowk — Dense Old Delhi market lanes.
What's the food and dining like in Delhi?
Must-try food in Delhi usually includes Chole bhature, Butter chicken, Chaat plate. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Chole bhature — Spiced chickpeas with fried bread. (avg $3.00)
- Butter chicken — Creamy tomato chicken curry with bread or rice. (avg $8.00)
- Chaat plate — Crispy, tangy street snacks with chutneys. (avg $3.00)
- Butter naan and dal makhani — Creamy black lentils with fresh bread. (avg $7.00)
- Jalebi — Crispy swirls soaked in sugar syrup. (avg $2.00)