As excitement builds for Coldplay’s return to India after nine years, Ahmedabad’s hotel industry has seen a dramatic spike in room rates. With the band set to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025, hotel rooms have surged to over ₹50,000 per night on event dates, a stark contrast to the usual ₹6,000-₹20,000 range for similar accommodations.

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Some hotels are even threatening to cancel pre-booked rooms unless guests accept the inflated rates. While demand for lodging skyrockets, many concertgoers are considering alternatives like staying in nearby Vadodara to avoid the surge​. Is this a case of capitalizing on demand or an unfair burden on fans eager to attend the concert?

With Coldplay’s highly anticipated concert in Ahmedabad set for January 25, 2025, hotel prices in the city have skyrocketed, leaving many concertgoers scrambling to find affordable accommodation. The event, which will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, has led to significant spikes in room rates across the city, with some hotels charging as much as ₹50,000 per night during this period.

This surge comes after the band confirmed its performance in Ahmedabad, following three shows in Mumbai earlier in January. Social media users have been sharing screenshots of the steep prices, and many are now advising fans to look for lodging in nearby cities like Vadodara, which is about a 2-hour drive away, as an alternative.

In comparison, rates at five-star hotels in Ahmedabad typically range from ₹6,000 to ₹20,000 on regular weekends, but during the concert, these prices have soared by more than 10 times. The concert is generating a surge in demand for both event tickets and accommodations, with many rooms already sold out