IPL 2026 final sees Ahmedabad hotel prices skyrocket to ₹35,000:Hotel rates hit ₹36,000 as RCB vs GT summit clash generates buzz

The IPL final match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The match will start at 7:30 PM. If you also want to go to Ahmedabad by flight to watch this match, you will have to pay an additional fare of ₹17,000 to ₹35,000. Meanwhile, the one-night rent for big hotels in Ahmedabad has also reached up to ₹36,000. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, both teams have a chance to win the title for the second time. Bangalore won their first title last year, while Gujarat became champions in their inaugural season in 2022. Many big hotels in the city are already getting booked The end of May is usually considered the off-season for the hotel industry. Many large hotels in the city are already seeing bookings. Most premium hotels in Ahmedabad are fully booked on May 30 and 31. It is estimated that the hotel industry will profit more than 200 crore rupees in just two days. The biggest benefit of the IPL final is not just for the hotel industry, but for the entire business sector of the city. Thousands of cricket fans from across the country are coming to Ahmedabad to watch the match. Due to this, there has been a huge surge in demand for air tickets. Demand for train and bus tickets has also increased. Approximately 20,000 rooms available in Ahmedabad hotels Even before this, a significant increase in airfares was observed in Ahmedabad during major cricket events. Additionally, due to the IPL final match, the highest demand for hotels is being seen in the SG Highway, Motera, Chandkheda, and Gandhinagar areas. Approximately 20,000 rooms are available in Ahmedabad hotels. However, due to the IPL final match, all rooms are expected to be booked. Currently, there are about 200 three-star and five-star hotels here. But in the coming time, preparations are underway for organizing the Olympic and Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. In such a situation, the number of hotels could double in the coming time. Already, a significant increase in hotel rents is being observed in most hotels. Hotels where rents used to be between 8 to 10 thousand, their rents have now reached 25 to 30 thousand. Tourism industry will also benefit from IPL 2026 final Narendra Somani, President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, said that many big matches have been played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the last few years. Now the IPL final match will also be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Earlier, the IPL final match was supposed to be held in Bengaluru, but it has been shifted to the Narendra Modi Stadium. This will bring huge benefits to Ahmedabad’s hotel industry. The tourism industry will also benefit greatly due to the final match. Currently, due to holidays, the enthusiasm among youngsters to watch the match is at its peak. Hotel Industry to get additional profit of ₹200 Crore Regarding the benefits to the hotel industry, Narendra Somani said that this time, due to holidays, a large number of people will come to watch the match. This could lead to an additional profit of 150 to 200 crore rupees for the hotel industry. Currently, the Ahmedabad hotel industry is in its off-season. Due to the final, the rent of hotel rooms may increase by about 20% compared to the normal rent. This is because all people coming to watch the match will have to stay in a hotel for one day. Therefore, the hotel industry will benefit from this. Preparations for Olympic Games underway in Ahmedabad Narendra Somani further added that preparations are underway for organizing the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games in Ahmedabad in the coming time. Due to this, many new hotels may open in Ahmedabad. New brands are also preparing to start hotels due to big matches being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The capacity of hotels and rooms is going to double from the current number. Seeing the benefits received by the hotel industry, other big companies may also start hotels. The city benefits greatly from the economy generated by sports and music events. IPL final will provide employment to thousands of people The IPL final is going to become a weekend festival. For Ahmedabad, the IPL final is no longer just a sporting event, but an economic engine. Events ranging from Coldplay concerts to the World Cup final have proven that large events directly benefit the city’s economy. Due to the IPL final, thousands of people will get temporary employment. This will also create a great earning opportunity for the hotel industry, due to which hotel prices may also increase by 15 to 20%.