Which place is cheaper, Siem Reap or Agra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agra or Siem Reap?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Siem Reap, 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 Siem Reap?
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.
Siem Reap
Located in northern Cambodia, Siem Reap is the closest town to Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat. It is a comfortable and laid back town and most visitors use it as a base to explore the country's most visited destination. Although Siem Reap was once a quaint village, it has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of the many tourists who visit every year. Siem Reap has become a very touristy town with easy access to restaurants, hotels, and shops. It also has a large expatriate community and the western influences are unavoidable. Although prices remain quite low, they are higher than you might find elsewhere in Cambodia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phnom Penh, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Siem Reap.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgra $44Siem Reap $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $44, while the average daily cost in Siem Reap is $80. 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 Siem Reap in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgra $16Siem Reap $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgra $32Siem Reap $102
Compare Hotels in Agra and Siem Reap
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Siem Reap? 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.
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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 Siem Reap Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agra $10Siem Reap $8.68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.60
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 : Half Day Shopping Tour with Private Guide & Transfer: $20
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $30
- Agra Fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Agra transfers: $24
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Delhi Airport Transfers by Car: $86
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Siem Reap
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Siem Reap:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$13
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Bike Rentals$1.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siem Reap
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siem Reap:
- Private Taxi transfer from Koh Chang to Siem Reap: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Chang: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Pattaya to Siem Reap: $330
- Intercity Transfer(Siem Reap-Sihanouk/Sihanouk-Siem Reap): $300
- Private Taxi transfer from Bangkok to Siem Reap: $299
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap city.: $290
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Pattaya: $285
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Bangkok: $258
- Border Transfer (Siem Reap to Laos / Laos to Siem Reap ): $250
- Private Transfer Siem Reap - Trat Piers Ferry Station: $235
- Private Transfer to/from Kep: $211
- Private Transfer From/To Mondulkiri City: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Siem Reap?
Prices for flights to both Siem Reap 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
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Food Meals for one dayAgra $16Siem Reap $15
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra Food Tour: $5.96
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.96
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $9.51
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
- From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
- Agra Cooking Classes & Experiences (Pick up and Drop): $18
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Old City Food Tour with Local Guide and Tastings: $23
- Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $30
Typical Food Prices in Siem Reap
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Siem Reap:
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Breakfast for Two$5.52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siem Reap
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siem Reap.
- Apsara Performance Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pick up: $12
- Creative Insect-Based Dinner: $14
- Apsara Dinner Show with Hotel Transfer: $17
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance Round Pick-up included: $17
- Apsara show Including Buffet Dinner/Hotel Pick up: $18
- Apsara Show and Dinner with Free Shared Round Trip Transfer: $19
- Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer: $19
- Buffet Dinner Apsara Show with hotel transfers: $22
- Apsara Dinner Performance with Buffet Dinner: $25
- Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers: $26
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance, Pickup round trip included: $27
- Cooking Class and Market Shopping: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agra $20Siem Reap $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$7.14
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Taj Mahal for Two$18
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Tour: $0.14
- Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.83
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.01
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Entry with Guided Tour: $1.19
- Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.19
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Free Breakfast: $1.19
- From Delhi: Sameday Taj Mahal & Agra Tour With Express Entry: $1.79
- Private Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Tour: $1.79
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
- From Delhi: 5* Meal & Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Express Train: $2.00
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Day Tour by Car: $2.00
- From Taj Mahal & Fort Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Siem Reap
Here are a few typical costs in Siem Reap for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Angkor Tour Guide$8.14
Tours and Activities in Siem Reap
Here are a few actual costs in Siem Reap for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Standard Angkor Wat Tour): $35
- 03 Hours Countryside tours: $88
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour from Siem Reap,Cambodia: $60
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour with Tour Guide: $60
- 1 Day Golden Angkor Tour + Sunrise: $65
- 1 Day Private of Angkor Wat Tour with Tuk Tuk: $35
- 1-Day Angkor Wat Private Tour with Spanish Tour Guide.: $125
- 1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap: $27
- 2 Day Angkor Wat Private Tour: $245
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Angkor Temples, Cambodia: $35
- 2-Day Angkor Small-Group Tour & Banteay Srei from Siem Reap: $69
- 2-Day Angkor Wat & Kulen Mountain Waterfall Private Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgra $9.58Siem Reap $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Siem Reap
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Siem Reap:
- Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl: $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Siem Reap, we can see that Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Siem Reap?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Siem Reap. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Siem Reap, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.