Quick answer: Jaipur runs about EUR 45 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: October-March - warm dry days and cool evenings; avoid the extreme heat of May-June and the July-September monsoon.
What things actually cost
| masala chai at a street stall | 0.15 EUR |
| pyaaz kachori snack | 0.50 EUR |
| short auto-rickshaw ride via Uber | 1.50 EUR |
| Amber Fort foreigner entry | 6 EUR |
| dinner for one at a mid-range restaurant | 7 EUR |
| double room in a heritage guesthouse | 30 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Pyaaz kachori at Rawat Mishthan Bhandarthe flaky onion-stuffed pastry Jaipur is known for, about 0.50 EUR
- Lassi at Lassiwala on MI Roadthick sweet lassi served in a clay cup, about 0.60 EUR
- Laal maasfiery Rajasthani mutton curry at a mid-range restaurant, about 6-8 EUR
- Full vegetarian thali at LMB in Johari Bazaara dozen small dishes on one platter, about 5 EUR
- Masala chai from a street stallabout 0.15 EUR
Money mistakes to avoid
- Visiting Amber Fort at middayarrive at 8am opening to beat both the heat and the tour buses
- Taking the elephant ride up to Amber Fortanimal welfare is poor; walk up in 10 minutes or share a jeep instead
- Hopping in rickshaws without agreeing a priceuse Uber or Ola for autos and cabs so the fare is fixed
- Following a guide or driver into a gem or textile shopthe 'export gem deal' is a classic Jaipur scam
Transport without the tourist tax
The airport is about 12 km from the center; a prepaid taxi or Uber costs 4-6 EUR. In town, Uber and Ola autos are the easiest way around, with most rides 1-3 EUR, and the walled Pink City is best explored on foot.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day Jaipur itinerary.