Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.29Hamburg $31
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:
- 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
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Car: $134
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $92
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $98
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $12Hamburg $37
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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Hamburg $42
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:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- 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
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- Delhi Best of Monuments Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi By Car: $5.00
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.69Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Hamburg?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Hamburg. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Delhi. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg 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. Furthermore, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In October, Delhi is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. Delhi is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Hamburg. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Delhi is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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