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Hotel Budget Calculator

Work out your real hotel cost once tax, resort fees and extras are added — with per-person and per-night breakdowns.

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Hotel Budget Calculator
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Disclaimer. Costs shown are estimates based on typical rates and will vary by season, provider, booking platform, and current exchange rates. Always confirm final prices directly with airlines, hotels, and official government/consular sources before booking or travelling. Read full disclaimer →

About Hotel Cost Estimator

Hotel rates vary by location, season, room type, and booking platform. Price tiers in India: Budget guesthouses Rs 800-2,000 per night; Mid-range 2-3 star Rs 2,500-6,000 per night; Upper mid-range Rs 6,000-15,000 per night; Luxury 5-star Rs 18,000 and above. Always compare rates across booking platforms like MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, and Agoda before reserving.

Smart strategies: book refundable rates when plans are uncertain; check hotel direct rates for special offers; use loyalty programme points for free or discounted stays. GST on hotel stays is 12% for rooms priced Rs 1,000-7,500 per night and 18% above Rs 7,500 per night. Business travellers can claim GST input tax credit on accommodation invoices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The calculator multiplies the nightly rate by nights and rooms for the base cost, adds tax/VAT as a percentage of that base, adds resort or city fees charged per night per room, and subtracts any breakfast savings if you've included a per-person breakfast value.
GST on hotel accommodation in India is typically 12% for rooms priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 7,500 per night, and 18% for rooms above Rs 7,500 per night. Business travellers can often claim GST input tax credit on accommodation invoices.
Per-person total shows the real cost once split among everyone sharing a room, which is useful for group trips. Per-night (all-in) shows the true nightly cost including tax and fees, which makes it easier to compare offers that have different tax or fee structures.
Compare rates across booking platforms before reserving, book refundable rates when your plans might change, use hotel loyalty programme points where available, and check the hotel's own website for direct-booking discounts not shown on aggregator sites.
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