Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Amritsar, 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 Amritsar?
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.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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 $45Amritsar $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $53. 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 Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Amritsar? 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 Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Amritsar $16
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$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- 3-days Jaipur,Delhi Tour by Fast Train includes,Train tickets,Hotel & Transfers: $190
- 4 Hrs Private Old Delhi Tour covering Temple ,Spice Market with Transfers: $49
- A Delectable Meal At The Great Kebab Factory with Private Transfer: $197
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Agra Hotels Private Transfer From New Delhi Airport: $51
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar 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 $12Amritsar $19
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$3.50
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 with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour And Heritage Walk Tour-All Inclusive : $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Amritsar $15
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$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Taj Mahal Day tour from Delhi by Train - All Inclusive: $3.50
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car - All Inclusive: $4.00
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Luxury Old & New Delhi City Tour In 8 Hours: $4.50
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Taj Mahal Agra Same Day Tour from Delhi By Private Car: $4.92
- Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi By Car: $5.00
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amritsar Heritage Trails (2 Hour Guided Tour Experience): $13
- Golden Temple Guided Tour (Planet Amritsar Inc.): $17
- Cultural Walk of Amritsar (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
- Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour: $18
- Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour: $18
- Real Village Tour Amritsar: $20
- Real Amritsar : Full Day Tour with Wagah Border and Heritage Walk: $21
- Golden Temple Walking Tour: $24
- Amritsar Golden Temple Tour.: $25
- Wagah Border Ceremony Half-Day Tour: $27
- Wagha Border tour : $29
- Wagah Border Amritsar Sightseeing Taxi: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Amritsar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar: $39
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Amritsar?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Amritsar, 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.
When is the best time to visit Delhi or Amritsar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Delhi or Amritsar in the Summer?
Both Amritsar and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. It's quite rainy in Delhi. In July, Delhi usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun in the summer.
Amritsar can become quite hot in the summer. The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is around the same temperature as Amritsar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Amritsar averages at about 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Amritsar in the Autumn?
Both Amritsar and Delhi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Amritsar. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the autumn, Delhi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun.
In October, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Amritsar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Amritsar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Amritsar. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Amritsar during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
Delhi is around the same temperature as Amritsar in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Amritsar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Amritsar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Amritsar. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Delhi usually gets more rain in April than Amritsar. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the spring, Delhi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Delhi is around the same temperature as Amritsar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Amritsar averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Delhi
| Delhi | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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