Mid-Range Travel Guide: Uzbekistan

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, traditional B&Bs with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, traditional eateries, occasional upscale meals

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Private taxis, high-speed trains, domestic flights, occasional guided transport

Activities

$20-50 per day

Guided city tours, historical site entries, cultural performances, craft workshops

Eat at local bazaars and chaikhanas instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and marshrutkas instead of private taxis (usually 70-85% savings on transport)

Stay in guesthouses outside main tourist areas (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Buy snacks and water from local markets rather than tourist sites (typically 200-300% markup at attractions)

Travel during shoulder seasons for accommodation discounts (usually 30-50% lower rates)

Book longer stays at guesthouses for weekly discounts (often 15-25% off nightly rates)

Use local SIM cards instead of international roaming (typically 90% cheaper for data)

Taking private taxis everywhere instead of shared transport (typically 3-5x more expensive)

Eating only at hotels and tourist-area restaurants (usually 150-250% markup over local prices)

Not carrying cash - many places don't accept cards and ATM fees add up (typically $3-5 per withdrawal)

Booking tours through hotels instead of directly with operators (often 30-50% commission markup)

Shopping only in tourist bazaars instead of local markets (generally 100-200% higher prices)