Which place is cheaper, Agra or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Agra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Agra, 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: Delhi or Agra?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $48Agra $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $48, while the average daily cost in Agra is $48. 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 Delhi and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Agra $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Agra $28
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.24Agra $8.96
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.66
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Subway$0.33
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Uber Cab$0.83
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.56
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Auto-rickshaw$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit: $300
- Exclusive Delhi airport VIP service & transfer to Agra: $265
- Enjoy South Indian Cuisine At Dakshin - Sheraton New Delhi with Private Transfer: $255
- From Private Taj Mahal Day Trip with Transfers: $229
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $208
- Delhi /New Delhi & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: $200
- One Way: Private Transfer between Delhi and Ranthambore: $195
- Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $190
- From Delhi Agra Taj Mahal Tour by Car with Transfers: $169
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $160
- One Way Delhi To Udaipur Transfer: $160
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$0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $70
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra Airport / Agra Train Station to Hotel Transfer: $8.45
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.10
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $52
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Agra to Bharatpur Hotels One Way transfers with Bird Park visits: $65
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi Airport/Hotel – One-Way Cab Private Transfers: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Agra $23
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience: $36
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
- Old Delhi Food Tour: Authentic Street Food & Chandni Chowk: $41
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Indian Street Food: $43
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$1.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class with taj: $5.64
- Old Agra Market & Street Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $15
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $18
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $20
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $21
- Old City & Street Food Tour in Car, Tuk Tuk or Bike: $21
- AI Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $27
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Taj Mahal Walking Tour with Street Food Tour: $41
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Agra $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.03
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $95
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 01 Day Agra Tour With Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Lunch: $60
- 02 Days Amritsar and Golden Temple Tour by Train from Delhi: $264
- 02 Days Jaipur Tour By Car From Delhi: $140
- 02 Days Overnight Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $150
- 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 03-Days private luxury Golden Triangle Tour Delhi, Agra, Jaipur: $157
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $76
- 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81
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$6.23
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Taj Mahal for Two$16
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
- Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.21
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.25
- Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Car from Delhi: $2.25
- Taj Mahal Budget Tour for Backpackers: $2.25
- Skip the Line Taj Mahal with photographer & Dress Rent: $2.25
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Ticket: Sunrise & Daytime Options: $2.34
- Skip-the-Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Guided Tour: $2.50
- Skip-the-line Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Day Tour: $2.59
- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & SOS Wildlife Sanctuary Tour: $2.71
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Guided Tour Options: $2.71
- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Private Guided Tour: $2.76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.52Agra $8.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
When comparing the travel costs between Delhi and Agra, we can see that Agra is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Agra?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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.