Should you visit Agra or Valencia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Valencia, 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 Valencia?
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.
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
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 Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
Which place is cheaper, Valencia 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 $55, while the average daily cost in Valencia is $171. 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 Valencia in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Agra or Valencia? 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
Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri:
$33
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Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow:
$60
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Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi:
$50
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Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri:
$50
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Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer:
$76
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Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car:
$67
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Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car:
$130
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Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer):
$67
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Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri:
$53
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Agra to Jaipur city Private transfers visiting stepwell & Sikri:
$60
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Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car:
$60
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Create Your Own Itinerary - Private Tour & Transfer:
$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
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Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante:
$212
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Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van:
$184
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Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia:
$127
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From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers:
$124
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Private Transfer Valencia Airport to Hotel:
$115
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Mountain E-Bike Tour + Transfers (Stunning Views):
$112
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Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$110
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Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$110
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Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer:
$92
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Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van:
$90
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Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van:
$90
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Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport):
$87
Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Valencia?
Prices for flights to both Valencia 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 day
Agra $26
Valencia $79
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal:
$5.91
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Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available):
$18
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Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour:
$20
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Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra:
$21
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Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market:
$22
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Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice:
$22
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Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family:
$30
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Agra's best cooking classes:
$30
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Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride:
$31
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Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal:
$33
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Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra:
$35
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Indian Food Private Cooking Class:
$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
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Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner:
$20
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Traditional Spanish Home Dinner:
$51
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Valencia Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local:
$54
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Sunset boat ride and dinner:
$55
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Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience:
$57
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Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit:
$67
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Dinner in the Dark with Spanish Cuisine:
$68
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Cooking Class of traditional spanish food:
$68
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Authentic Paella Dinner in Valencia :
$70
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Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks:
$73
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Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria - Evening :
$73
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.:
$73
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
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Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour:
$0.83
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Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour:
$1.00
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Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour with Entry Ticket:
$1.48
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Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry:
$1.65
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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with 5* Lunch:
$1.77
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Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour:
$2.07
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Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line:
$2.13
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Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast:
$2.36
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Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options:
$2.36
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Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour:
$2.36
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Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Gatimaan Express Train:
$2.36
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From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car:
$2.36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Private tour modernism of Valencia:
$155
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Tour nocturno privado Mitos y leyendas a la luna de Valencia:
$155
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"Old Town" Private Guided Tour on Bike, E-Bike or E-step:
$54
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1 + 1 Discover Valencia Self Guided Cycling- and Walking Tour
:
$29
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2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia:
$29
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2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia:
$11
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A Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia - Solo Travellers Only:
$148
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A day tour in Montanejos hot springs.:
$102
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Adventure Jetski:
$206
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Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls:
$114
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Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia :
$68
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Anna: amazing water canyoning experience near Valencia:
$112
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia:
$18
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Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas:
$54
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Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia:
$62
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Vineyard Tour with Local Wine Tasting & Appetizer:
$85
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Vineyard Tour with Local Wine Tasting & Appetizer from Valencia:
$86
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From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting:
$112
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Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia:
$114
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From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings:
$130
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Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour:
$132
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Two wineries tour with wine tasting (private tour):
$135
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Gourmet Food & Wine Tour:
$147
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Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour):
$172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Valencia, we can see that Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agra or Valencia?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Valencia, 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.
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