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

Should you visit Agra or Edinburgh?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?

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.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.


Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh 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
    Edinburgh Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Agra $54
    Edinburgh $212

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $212. 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 Edinburgh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Edinburgh $92
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Edinburgh $184
Compare Hotels in Agra and Edinburgh

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh


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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 Edinburgh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $9.96
    Edinburgh $21
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:

  • Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $53
  • Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
  • Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $95
  • Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
  • Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $60
  • Transfer from Agra to Jaipur: $90
  • Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
  • Transfer From Agra Hotel To Agra Airport and vice versa: $22
  • Transfer Agra to Delhi by Private AC Car: $75
  • Transfer Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $58
  • Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:


  • Local Bus
    $4.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh

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

  • Scotland: Private Airport Transfers and Day Trips: $1,116
  • Loch Ness Private Day Tour from Edinburgh with Transfers: $670
  • Airport Transfer to/from Edinburgh City, St'Andrews etc.: $304
  • Luxury MPV Transfer Edinburgh Airport To or From St. Andrews : $284
  • Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $253
  • Edinburgh Train Station to Edinburgh Hotel Transfers 1-3 Pax: $248
  • Gleneagles to Edinburgh Luxury Taxi Transfer: $240
  • Glasgow to Edinburgh Luxury Car Transfer: $231
  • Edinburgh to Stirling Luxury Taxi Transfer: $218
  • Private MiniVan Transfer from Glasgow GLA Airport to Edinburgh: $202
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow - Arrival Private Transfer: $174
  • Private Transfer - South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Airport(GLA): $165

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Edinburgh?

Prices for flights to both Edinburgh 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
    Edinburgh $84
Typical Food Prices in Agra

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


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

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

  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.77
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
  • Agra's best cooking classes: $30
  • Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40

Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $11
  • Dinner at Filling Station
    $12
  • Lunch for Two
    $19
  • Sandwich
    $2.29
  • Cheese & bread
    $8.96
  • Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)
    $31
  • 2 Coffees and Scones
    $7.19
  • Turkish Delight
    $1.74
  • Soup at the Pub
    $7.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $44
  • Plant-based Food Tours of the Old Town: $73
  • Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $98
  • Private 3-Hour Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $100
  • Food Tour with drinks: $105
  • Private Scottish Cooking Class with City Views: $105
  • Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks: $107
  • 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $115
  • A Taste Of Edinburgh Food Tour. Includes All Food & Drinks: $118
  • Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour: $120
  • Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Edinburgh $25
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
    $6.92
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $17

Tours and Activities in Agra

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

  • Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
  • Agra Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
  • Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
  • Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
  • Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $40
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour - All Inclusive: $20
  • Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
  • "Yamuna Serenity: Backside Taj Mahal Tour": $104
  • 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
  • 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $82
  • 08 Days Taj Mahal Tour With Hemis National Park: $531

Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Show Tickets
    $40
  • Movie Tickets for Two
    $15
  • Donation for Storytellers
    $7.44

Tours and Activities in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh: $222
  • 'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond: $86
  • 1 Day Whisky, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Tour: $66
  • 1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh: $87
  • 1-Hour Historical Walking Tour Discovering Edinburgh's Old Town: $23
  • 2 Hours Ghost Tour - English Tour Guide: $19
  • 2 and a Half Hour - Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s New Town: $32
  • 3 Days - Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh: $335
  • 3 Hours Edinburgh City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $272
  • 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $216
  • A History of Witchcraft in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • A Silent Disco Adventure at the Fringe for August in Edinburgh : $28

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.28
    Edinburgh $19

Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:


  • Beer & Wine
    $18
  • Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern
    $2.04

Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh

Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts: $11
  • Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
  • Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting: $25
  • Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
  • Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $25
  • The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour: $25
  • The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $25
  • Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $26
  • Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting: $26
  • Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!: $28
  • Whisky Tasting Experience at Summerhall Distillery: $31
  • Pickering's Distillery Tasting Tour (Gin Jolly): $31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Edinburgh, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is in Europe, 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Edinburgh?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Edinburgh, 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.