Luxury Travel Guide: Dhaka

Accommodation

$80-250 per night

Upscale international hotels, luxury resorts, premium business hotels with full amenities

Food & Dining

$30-80 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants, premium Bengali cuisine, international cuisine

Transportation

$25-100 per day

Private car with driver, premium taxis, airport transfers, helicopter tours

Activities

$50-200 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive cultural experiences, premium shopping, luxury boat cruises

Eat at local tea shops and street stalls instead of hotel restaurants (typically 70-80% cheaper)

Use local buses and shared rickshaws instead of private taxis (saves 60-75% on transportation)

Stay in Old Dhaka area for cheaper accommodation and authentic local experience (30-50% less than business districts)

Shop at local markets like Kolkata instead of shopping malls (typically 40-60% cheaper for similar items)

Visit during weekdays when possible as weekend rates for activities can be 20-30% higher

Book accommodation directly with smaller guesthouses to avoid booking platform fees (usually 10-15% savings)

Only eating in air-conditioned restaurants in upscale areas instead of trying local street food (can cost 3-4x more)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the local bus system (typically 5-8x more expensive)

Staying only in Gulshan or Banani business districts without exploring cheaper neighborhoods (often 50-100% markup)

Not bargaining at markets and with rickshaw drivers (can overpay by 30-50%)

Exchanging money at hotels instead of authorized money changers (usually 3-5% worse rates)