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

Should you visit Agra or Kyoto?

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

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

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.

Kyoto

Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.


Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Agra?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $112. 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 Kyoto in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Kyoto $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Kyoto $126
Compare Hotels in Agra and Kyoto

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto


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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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $9.96
    Kyoto $7.46
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 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 to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
  • Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $52
  • Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:

  • Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $564
  • Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $507
  • Kyoto city, Osaka city, Nara City Private Taxi Intercity Transfer: $281
  • Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $270
  • Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $260
  • Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $240
  • Kyoto hotels to Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $233
  • One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport (ITM): $226
  • Private Airport Transfer: Itami Airport ⇄ Kyoto City: $184
  • Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $173
  • Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $148
  • Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $130

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Kyoto?

Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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
    Kyoto $41
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.

  • Kyoto Nishiki Market Street Food Tour: $19
  • Private Onigiri Rice Ball Cooking Class in Kyoto: $20
  • Arashiyama Veggie Kitchen: Hands-on Tempura & riceboll Cooking: $33
  • Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
  • Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $52
  • Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $53
  • Dinner with Maiko: $58
  • Dinner with Maiko: $60
  • Nishiki Market Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
  • Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $64
  • Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $64
  • Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Kyoto $13
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.

  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.81
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.98
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.15
  • Agra:- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour: $1.15
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.15
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $1.59
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.61
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $1.98
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Skip-the-Line Tour by Car with Options: $2.00
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.02
  • Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.08
  • Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $2.31

Tours and Activities in Kyoto

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

  • Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(HNNARI area): $51
  • Kyoto Experience 400 years of traditional of Bamboo performance: $20
  • Kyoto Private Tour with National Licensed Guide : $240
  • Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $134
  • (T1)Kyoto Private Walking Tour with Japanese&Local Guide: $387
  • 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $187
  • 1 Day Kyoto Tour with a Local Guide: $145
  • 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $43
  • 1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $66
  • 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $580
  • 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people): $181
  • 2 Days Private Tour To Nagahama With Ritual Experience: $187

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.28
    Kyoto $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto

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

  • Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
  • Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $81
  • Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $88
  • Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $96
  • Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $98
  • Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
  • Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $177
  • Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $201
  • Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $214
  • Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $226
  • Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $227


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Kyoto?

Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Kyoto, 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.