How Much Does A Trip To Goa Cost

When the sun is up, going to the beach or having an impromptu vacation trip is definitely a great idea. There are so many places to visit and things to explore. One of them is India’s idyllic Goa Coast in the state of Goa, and if you are planning to go there, then you should know how much you can spend for that awesome travel. In cases when you are on a tight budget, there are vacation packages that you can grab. But how much does a trip to Goa cost and what can you do to make your stay epic and worthwhile?

According to Travel India.com, having a vacation in Goa Coast or just within the state itself will not cost you that much. In fact, almost everything that you need in the place is available to you at reasonable prices and rates. You can already have a Goa vacation package cost for, at least, 2,686 Rupees (around $40.37), which is good for three days inclusive of the accommodation costs, estimate prices of food and drinks as well as transportation expenses you need to spend in going to the place

Here is the breakdown cost of the 3,500 Rupee-Goa vacation package cost. Please take note that you are already in India and you need to get to Goa for your vacation. Moreover, the conversions are in US dollar.

Travel Expenses

You have to start in the city of Mumbai where you can either ride a train at Jan Shatabdi Express that leaves Dadar Bus Station at 5:25 in the morning or at LTT Karmali Special that departs the station at 5:30 in the morning. Both trains will directly take you to Goa State. How much does a trip to Goa cost when you ride on trains then?

– If you take the train at Jan Shatabdi Express, then you have to spend Rs. 270 ($4.06) for the fare.

– If you choose the LTT Karmali Special, then you need to prepare Rs. 230 ($3.46), which is evidently much lesser than the former.

Once you have arrived in Goa, you can go to the beaches, hotels, bars and restaurants in several ways. You can either have the following transportation methods:

1. Bike. Renting a bike without any gear will cost you Rs. 300 for one day ($4.51). For the same rate, you can rent a bicycle on your second day and explore different places within the state. At night time, you can relax or take a stroll and feel the sand on nearby beaches.

2. Taxi. If you ride a taxi from the train stations going to your beach destination, then you may have to spend around Rs. 500 to 1000 ($7.52 to 15.05).

But when you arrived at the airport, you can ride a taxi on your way to the popular beaches for Rs. 1,200 to 1,300 ($18.05 to $19.55).

3. Public Bus. You can also take a ride on a public bus, which costs about Rs. 8 to 20 ($0.12 to $0.30).

4. Rickshaw. If you want to try something new, then you can ride Goa’s auto-rickshaw that is between 60 to 120 ($0.90 to $1.80). You can add this to your Goa vacation package cost.

In addition, you also get to spend Rs. 200 ($3.01) for the fuel used during the whole trip.

Now, that you already know the travel expenses going to Goa, how much does a trip to Goa cost when you are about to leave the beautiful place?

Apparently, it also pays to get a grasp of how much you can spend when you go home. You have a number of options that you can choose from.

– Matsyagandha Express costs Rs. 415 ($6.24). It leaves Goa at 7:15 in the evening.

– Mumbai Express is around Rs. 420 ($6.31). It departs from Madgaon, Goa’s capital city, at 9:50 in the evening.

– If you want to save for your return fare, then you can ride the Mao Adi Special at Madgaon Ahmedabad Junction, leaving the station at 9 in the evening. It only costs Rs. 240 ($3.61).

*Adding the least costs for the transportation expenses, you get a subtotal of, at least, Rs. 686 ($10.20).

Accommodation Expenses

Goa has a lot of cheap accommodations. For those who are on a tight budget, you can choose to stay at one of the hostels available in the state. India Travel.com suggests that you go to The Hostel Crowd, Red Door Hostel and Roadhouse Hostel. The price for one night ranges from Rs. 350 to 500 ($5.26 to $7.52).

*Staying at the hostel for two nights will cost you, at least, Rs.700 ($10.52).

Food and Drink Expenses

Aside from the affordable transportation and accommodation costs, your Goa vacation package cost should also include the expenses for your food and drinks. You literally do not want to starve when you are having a vacation, do you?

Typically, Goa boasts of providing its local and foreign tourists with cheap meals and drinks. The Price of Travel has presented several prices for the food and drinks to keep you full and hydrated.

– Breakfast. The cost of a budget breakfast meal ranges from 99.80 to 180.30 Rupees (about $1.50 to $2.75). This kind of meal is provided by hotels. You can also eat at the cafes or the food stuff sold on the streets.

– Lunch. If you are looking for a cheap yet sumptuous lunch meal, then you can go different restaurants by the beach. Each meal costs around 150 to 250 Rupees ($2.26 to $3.76).

– Dinner. During the evening, many local resorts display a touch of festivities for the tourists, providing you with a lot of food choices for your dinner. There are even a number of beef dishes, which are a must-try in Goa. You need to spend, at least, 240 up to 400 Rupees ($3.61 to $6.02).

– Beer and Booze. Of course, there will always be beer and other alcoholic drinks that anyone can have. You can find beer anywhere in Goa, especially when you are near the state’s beaches. According to Price of Travel, Kingfisher is the most popular beer in the state. It is available in different areas of the state, costing between 80 to 150 Rupees ($1.20 to $2.26).

– Bottle of Feni. Goa also has a local drink called Feni that is made from coconut or cashew. One bottle of Feni costs around 80 to 300 Rupees ($1.20 to $4.51).

*The subtotal for two-day food and drinks is, at least, 1,300 Rupees ($20).