Lucknow
Trip Cost Guide
Complete 2026 budget breakdown for your Lucknow trip from Delhi — cab, hotel, food, sightseeing, everything.
550 km
from Delhi
3 Days
recommended
From ₹5,000-8,000
per person
₹11/km
sedan rate
₹5,000-8,000
Hostels, street food, shared rides
Per Person | 3 Days
₹8,000-15,000
Good hotels, restaurants, private cab
Per Person | 3 Days
₹15,000-28,000
Premium stays, fine dining, SUV cab
Per Person | 3 Days
Delhi to LucknowTransportation Cost
INVOICE
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
Rate
₹11
per km
INVOICE
SUV
Innova / Ertiga
Rate
₹15
per km
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Entry Fees & Ticket Prices
Monument and attraction charges
| Attraction | Indian | Foreign |
|---|---|---|
| Bara Imambara | ₹50 | ₹500 |
| Chota Imambara | ₹25 | ₹250 |
| Residency | ₹25 | ₹300 |
| Rumi Darwaza | Free (exterior) | Free (exterior) |
| State Museum | ₹20 | ₹150 |
Budget-SavingPro Tips
Lucknow's street food is legendary AND cheap — tunday kabab costs just ₹60-80
Bara and Chota Imambara combo ticket saves 20% on individual entry
Stay in Hazratganj area for walkable access to monuments and food streets
Take the Agra-Lucknow Expressway for a smooth 6-hour drive
Buy chikankari garments directly from Old Lucknow karigars for best prices
Visit in October-March for pleasant weather and festive season flavors
Complete Guide to Lucknow Trip Cost
Lucknow, the City of Nawabs, is 550 km from Delhi — a smooth 6 to 7-hour drive on the excellent Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Known for its Mughal-era monuments, legendary Awadhi cuisine, and refined tehzeeb (culture), Lucknow offers one of India's most flavorful travel experiences.
A 3-day Lucknow trip from Delhi is a food lover's dream at any budget. The famous Tunday Kababi serves legendary buffalo galawati kebabs for ₹60-80, Prakash Kulfi's malai kulfi costs ₹40, and a full Awadhi thali at a nice restaurant runs ₹300-500. You could eat like royalty for ₹500-800 a day.
With Triveni Cabs at ₹11/km, the round trip costs ₹12,100 for a sedan. The Agra-Lucknow Expressway makes this one of the smoothest long-distance drives from Delhi. Having your own cab lets you cover the spread-out monuments — Bara Imambara, Residency, and Rumi Darwaza are in Old Lucknow, while modern attractions like Ambedkar Park are across the city.
Beyond food, Lucknow's architectural heritage is remarkable. The Bara Imambara with its famous Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinth), the atmospheric British Residency ruins, and the imposing Rumi Darwaza are all within walking distance in Old Lucknow. The Hazratganj shopping district and Aminabad market for chikankari embroidery round out the experience.
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