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How much does a trip to Samarkand, Uzbekistan cost?
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A 3-night trip to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for 2 people costs about €185 (2,448,000 UZS) on a mid-range budget, from €90 (1,191,000 UZS) travelling cheaply up to €345 (4,571,000 UZS) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated October 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €67 (885,000 UZS) |
| Food & drinks | €56 (736,000 UZS) |
| Local transport | €20 (260,000 UZS) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (566,000 UZS) |
| Total | €185 (2,448,000 UZS) |
Cost per person per day in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €6.588,500 UZS | €11148,000 UZS | €21280,000 UZS |
| Food & drinks | €5.569,600 UZS | €9.5123,000 UZS | €14184,000 UZS |
| Local transport | €0.54,960 UZS | €3.543,300 UZS | €6.585,100 UZS |
| Sights & activities | €2.535,400 UZS | €794,400 UZS | €16212,000 UZS |
| Total per person per day | €15198,000 UZS | €31408,000 UZS | €58762,000 UZS |
What things cost in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Hotel room per night
- Budget€13 (177,000 UZS)
- Mid-range€22 (295,000 UZS)
- Comfort€42 (561,000 UZS)
Room rates are estimated from the average hotel price in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
- Restaurant meal€3.57 (47,203.50 UZS)
- Street food or quick meal€0.89 (11,800.87 UZS)
- Coffee€1.34 (17,701.31 UZS)
- Beer€1.34 (17,701.31 UZS)
- Taxi per km€0.22 (2,950.22 UZS)
- Public transport ticket€0.15 (2,000 UZS)
Hotels in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Budget: €13 (177,000 UZS) · Mid-range: €22 (295,000 UZS) · Comfort: €42 (561,000 UZS)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 30,000 UZS - 50,000 UZS (€2.5 - €4). Use the official taxi rank or book through Yandex Taxi or Uklon. Unlicensed drivers outside the terminal often quote 2 to 3 times the fair price. Agree on the fare before getting in or use the app meter.
- Best alternative: Airport shuttle bus or city bus 45 connecting to the centre near Registan (2,000 UZS (€0.15))
- On city buses, buy a ticket from the driver or conductor when boarding. On marshrutkas, pay the driver directly with cash. There is no tap-in validation system for visitors; just pay upon boarding.
- Not expected but appreciated. Rounding up the bill is common. 5 to 10 percent in upscale restaurants. Taxi fares via apps are usually not tipped.
- No widespread cover or service charge. Some upscale restaurants add a 5 to 10 percent service charge, usually shown on the menu or bill. Ask if the menu lacks prices.
- Always choose to be charged in UZS and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to bank branches. Independent street ATMs may carry higher fees.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.