Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Tashkent
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $18-60 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Tashkent
Accommodation
$8-25 per night
Hostels, budget guesthouses, shared rooms, or basic hotels with minimal amenities
Food & Dining
$5-15 per day
Street food, local markets, traditional teahouses, self-catering from grocery stores
Transportation
$2-8 per day
Public buses, metro system, shared taxis, walking for short distances
Activities
$3-12 per day
Free walking tours, public parks, mosque visits, occasional museum entries
Currency: UZS Uzbek Som (though USD is widely accepted)
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Tashkent
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local markets and street vendors instead of tourist-oriented restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)
Use the metro and public buses rather than taxis for most journeys (usually 85-90% savings)
Visit mosques and public spaces which are generally free rather than paid attractions
Shop at local bazaars and grocery stores for snacks and drinks instead of hotel shops (typically 50-70% less expensive)
Book accommodation in residential areas rather than city center tourist zones (generally 30-50% lower rates)
Travel during shoulder seasons when prices typically drop 20-40% across all categories
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Only eating in hotel restaurants or Western-style establishments (typically 200-300% more expensive than local options)
Taking taxis for every journey instead of learning the public transport system (usually 4-6x more costly)
Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season (often 50-100% price premium)
Exchanging money at airports or hotels rather than official exchange points (typically 5-15% worse rates)