A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Uttar Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Uttar Pradesh?

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

Should I visit Antalya or Uttar Pradesh? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Antalya or Uttar Pradesh?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Uttar Pradesh or Antalya?

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

  • Antalya Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Uttar Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Antalya $115
    Uttar Pradesh $314

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $115, while the average daily cost in Uttar Pradesh is $314. 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 Antalya and Uttar Pradesh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $38
    Uttar Pradesh $154
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $76
    Uttar Pradesh $308
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Uttar Pradesh

Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Uttar Pradesh? 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 Antalya


Hotels in Uttar Pradesh


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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: Antalya Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $77
    Uttar Pradesh $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

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

  • ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $525
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $111
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Mersin Hotels: $122
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Osmaniye City Hotels: $152
  • Airport Private Transfer Services in Antalya Alanya: $47
  • Airport Private Transfer from Antalya to Side/Belek/Kundu: $70
  • Alanya VIP Transfer: $152
  • Alanya, Side To Land of Legends Theme Park Ticket & Transfer: $81
  • Alanya/Mahmutlar: Private Transfer to/from Antalya Airport: $93
  • Alanya: Private Airport Transfer: $95
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Sincan, Eryaman Hotels: $111
  • Ankara Polatlı Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $187

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:

  • Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $49
  • Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
  • Varanasi: Sarnath Tour with Guide & Car Including Hotel transfers: $70
  • Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
  • Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $33
  • Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Shikri and Abhaneri: $93
  • Transfer from Agra to Jaipur by Private Car: $91
  • 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 Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Uttar Pradesh?

Prices for flights to both Uttar Pradesh and Antalya 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
    Antalya $31
    Uttar Pradesh $119

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

  • Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $45
  • Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
  • Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
  • Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $59
  • Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
  • Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh

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

  • Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $20
  • Agra Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $20
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
  • Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
  • Cooking Class with Sona: $39
  • Authentic Indian Family Cooking Class in Agra: $40
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family: $40
  • Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
  • Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $32
    Uttar Pradesh $61

Tours and Activities in Antalya

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

  • Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.43
  • Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
  • Antalya/Kemer: Adrasan Suluada Island Boat Tours with Lunch: $8.75
  • Antalya /Belek / Lara : Waterfall Boat Tour w/Lunch & Soft Drinks: $12
  • Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $12
  • Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
  • Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
  • Antalya’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Horse, Camel, and Donkey Riding Experience at the Farm in the Antalya Region: $13
  • Antalya Outdoor Adventure: Rafting, Jeep & Quad w/Lunch: $13
  • Antalya Old Town Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights: $15
  • Antalya City Tour all inclusive: $15

Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh

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

  • 03 Day Spiritual Tour: Kashi Vishwanath,Ganga Aarti Sarnath”: $271
  • 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $75
  • 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
  • 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
  • 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
  • 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
  • 11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.: $100
  • 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
  • 2 Day: Jaipur Tour from Agra with 5 Star Hotel & Drop at Delhi: $216
  • 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
  • 2 Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour: $239
  • 2 Days Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Car: $174

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $14
    Uttar Pradesh $29

Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh

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

  • Pub Crawl Lucknow: $35


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Uttar Pradesh, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Uttar Pradesh 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 Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Uttar Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uttar Pradesh than you might in Antalya.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Antalya or Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Uttar Pradesh, 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.