Quick answer
Excluding travel to Goa, plan roughly ₹1,500–2,500 per person per day on a backpacker budget (hostel, local food, scooter), ₹4,000–7,000 mid-range (3-star hotel or boutique stay, restaurants, a few activities) and ₹12,000+ for luxury (5-star resort, fine dining, private car). Prices can double from about 20 December to 2 January.
Updated November 2026 · GoaPlace editors · facts checked against our own listingsDaily budget per person (approx.)
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay (per person) | ₹500–1,200 (dorm / hut) | ₹2,000–4,000 | ₹8,000+ |
| Food | ₹600–1,000 | ₹1,500–2,500 | ₹3,500+ |
| Transport | ₹250–400 (shared scooter) | ₹600–1,500 | ₹2,500+ (car with driver) |
| Activities & extras | ₹200–500 | ₹800–1,500 | ₹2,000+ |
| Total per day | ₹1,500–2,500 | ₹4,000–7,000 | ₹12,000+ |
These are planning estimates, not quotes — prices vary by area, season and how you travel.
Ways to spend less
- Travel in April–May or the monsoon.
- Share a scooter and fuel up at petrol pumps.
- Eat lunch thalis at local places.
- Stay a little away from the busiest strips.
- Use the trip cost calculator to plan your total.
