Which place is cheaper, Agra or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ankara or Agra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Agra. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Agra?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $119Agra $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $119, while the average daily cost in Agra is $55. 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 Ankara and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Agra $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Agra $30
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Agra? 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $32Agra $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $110
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $110
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $55
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $52
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $43
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
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$0.59
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 to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- 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: $53
- Agra to Jaipur city Private transfers visiting stepwell & Sikri: $60
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $48Agra $26
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $90
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$2.11
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: $5.86
- 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
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $22
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $35
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Agra $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.21
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,024
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $35
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $231
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $34
- Private Tour with a Local: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
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$7.02
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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.
- Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.82
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.00
- AGRA : Skip the Line - Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour: $1.46
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.64
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.05
- Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.11
- Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $2.34
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.34
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.50
- Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Agra $9.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Agra, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Agra is in Asia, 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara 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 Ankara Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Agra?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Agra, 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.