A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Acapulco de Juarez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Acapulco de Juarez?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Acapulco de Juarez, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Acapulco de Juarez?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

Acapulco de Juarez

Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.


Which place is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Agra Prices
    India Prices
    Acapulco de Juarez Prices
    Mexico Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Agra $55
    Acapulco de Juarez $90

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $55, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $90. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Agra and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Acapulco de Juarez $35
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Acapulco de Juarez $70
Compare Hotels in Agra and Acapulco de Juarez

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Acapulco de Juarez? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Acapulco de Juarez


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Agra Hotel Prices and Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Acapulco de Juarez $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
  • Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
  • Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
  • Agra Hotels to any New Delhi Location drop : Private Transfers: $30
  • Agra to Bharatpur Hotels One Way transfers with Bird Park visits: $72
  • Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
  • Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:

  • Private Airport Transfer &on 2nd Day 4Hr TourAll AttractionsCombo: $90
  • Private - One Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer: $66
  • Acapulco Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $65
  • Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
  • Acapulco hotels to Acapulco Airport (ACA) – Departure Private Transfer : $45
  • Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Acapulco (ACA) - City: $45
  • Acapulco Private Airport Transfer (ACA) - City: $23
  • Acapulco Private Transfer from City - Airport (ACA): $23
  • Shared transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Acapulco: $13

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Acapulco de Juarez?

Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Agra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $26
    Acapulco de Juarez $44
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cooking class with taj: $5.77
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $20
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $21
  • Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
  • Agra's best cooking classes: $30
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.

  • Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer: $55
  • Lucha Libre-Wrestling FiestaExper Taco Dinner Beer ONLY SUNDAYS: $62
  • High Divers DeLuxe Three Course Dinner + Two Drinks plus SUNSET: $66
  • Wrestling-Lucha Libre Experience Tacos Beer Dinner Only On SUNDAY: $74
  • Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour with a Professional Chef: $100
  • Mexican Fiesta Show & Dinner: $115
  • Bella Vista PRIVATE Al Fresco 3 Course Dinner Cliff Diver3Drinks: $191
  • Super DeLuxe Bella Vista Dinner &1 Drink +2 Drinks at CliffDivers: $253
  • Off the Beaten Path Mexican Cooking Class Lagoon Boatride &Lunch: $286

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Acapulco de Juarez $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $7.02
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $18

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.98
  • Experience Live Historical Rug Making & Meet Local Artists: $1.15
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.62
  • Exclusive VIP Taj Mahal Entrance tickets With photographer: $1.73
  • Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.08
  • Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train: $2.31
  • Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.31
  • From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.31
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons: $2.45
  • Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Guided Tour: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.68
  • Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.77

Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez

Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 4Hrs City Tour Exclusively for Hotels, Divers, Chapel & Mural.: $60
  • 4Hrs Small Group Half Day City Tour with Lunch at High Divers: $70
  • Acapulco Port Tour in 4 hours: $55
  • Museums, Magic City Market & Meals: A Cultural Tour of Acapulco: $129
  • 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience : $67
  • 4 in 1 Combo tours for visitors in their first time: $192
  • 4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show: $58
  • 6 Hour Fun-Filled Tour Perfect for Cruise Travelers & Hotel Stays: $75
  • 6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel: $75
  • 6Hr Cruisers or Hotels High Diver Peace Chapel BabyTurtleRelease: $96
  • Acapulco City Tour: $70
  • Acapulco City Tour: $60

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.41
    Acapulco de Juarez $9.59


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Acapulco de Juarez is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Acapulco de Juarez is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Acapulco de Juarez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Acapulco de Juarez than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Acapulco de Juarez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Acapulco de Juarez?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Acapulco de Juarez. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Acapulco de Juarez, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.