Which place is cheaper, Florence or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.29Florence $23
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$1.92
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.80
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
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
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $224
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $189
- Private Transfers Delhi To Dehradun Drop: $184
- Evening Delhi city tour with pickup transfer: $183
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- Private Sightseeing Tour to Agra with Transfer & Ticket Included : $179
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $178
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura: $166
- One Way Delhi To Udaipur Transfer: $160
- Private Transfers Delhi To Ajmer Drop: $147
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private Oneway Transfer Florence Airport to Florence Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer: Florence Airport FLR to Florence in Luxury Van: $202
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $236
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $184
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $210
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $316
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Florence Airport to Chianciano Arrival Private Transfer: $146
- Florence Airport(FLR) to Chianciano - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $293
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $12Florence $38
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$3.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- 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
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- 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
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
- Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Florence $32
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:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Relive the Renaissance on a Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.69
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.26
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.28
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.28
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.29
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
- Galleria dell' Accademia Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
- Florence and Pisa self guided tour: $6.45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.69Florence $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia and Florence 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 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Florence?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Delhi or Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Florence. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets more rain in July than Florence. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Delhi is much warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Florence during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Florence. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Florence in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Florence. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Delhi is generally much warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Florence. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Delhi is much warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Florence during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi usually receives less rain than Florence. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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