Transport Costs in India
Daily transport budget: $3–$5 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$3
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$5
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$12
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
Auto-rickshaw ride$0.50-2
Metro single (Delhi/Mumbai)$0.20-0.50
Sleeper train (intercity)$5-15
Domestic flight$25-70
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$30
Mid-range
$50
Luxury
$120
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Eat thali meals and street food from busy stalls for filling meals under $2.
- ✓ Travel by sleeper trains on Indian Railways for cheap, scenic intercity transport.