Mumbai, India
Seafront walks and street-food crawls.
Daily budget baseline: $50 USD. Big-city India trips
How much does a trip to Mumbai cost?
A practical midrange budget for Mumbai is about $50 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $548 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, and August.
- Daily budget baseline: $50 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$548 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: June, July, and August
- Busiest months: December and January
Sample food prices
- Vada pav — avg $1.00 USD
- Pav bhaji — avg $3.00 USD
- Bombay sandwich — avg $2.00 USD
- Seafood thali — avg $10.00 USD
- Bhel puri — 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 Mumbai?
Plan around November and February for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward June, July, and August, and December and January is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Mumbai?
- Gateway of India — Harbor monument and boat departure point.
- Marine Drive — Curving seafront promenade at sunset.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus — Victorian-Gothic railway landmark.
- Elephanta Caves — Island cave temples by harbor ferry.
- Colaba Causeway — Shopping street near the southern tip.
What's the food and dining like in Mumbai?
Must-try food in Mumbai usually includes Vada pav, Pav bhaji, Bombay sandwich. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Vada pav — Spiced potato fritter in a soft bun. (avg $1.00)
- Pav bhaji — Buttery mashed vegetables with bread rolls. (avg $3.00)
- Bombay sandwich — Layered vegetable sandwich with chutney. (avg $2.00)
- Seafood thali — Coastal fish curry plate with rice and breads. (avg $10.00)
- Bhel puri — Puffed-rice chaat with tamarind and onion. (avg $2.00)