A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Delhi vs. Quito for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Delhi or Quito?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Quito, 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 Quito?

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.

Quito

Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.

Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.

Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.


Which place is cheaper, Quito or Delhi?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delhi $22
    Quito $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delhi $44
    Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Quito

Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Quito? 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 Delhi


Hotels in Quito


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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 Quito Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delhi $4.64
    Quito $6.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.11
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.82
  • Subway
    $0.36
  • Uber Cab
    $0.91
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.70
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • 3-Day Fast Train Jaipur-Delhi Tour with Tickets & Transfers: $190
  • 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
  • Airport Arrival Transfer From Delhi Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
  • Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotel: $50
  • Akshardham Temple Tour Exhibition, Light & Water Show with Transfers: $99
  • Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
  • Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
  • An Evening at the Akshardham Temple with Water Show with Private Transfer: $88
  • Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $19
  • Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $110
  • Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
  • Captivating Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk & Private Transfer: $108

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:


  • Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel
    $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:

  • Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $60
  • Airport Transfer- Hotel in Quito 1 Way: $46
  • Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $124
  • Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $95
  • Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
  • Minibus Departure Transfer from Quito City to Quito Airport UIO: $134
  • Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
  • Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
  • Private Transfer In from International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito : $60
  • Private Transfer Quito: $40
  • Private Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel : $57
  • Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Quito?

Prices for flights to both Quito 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Delhi $20
    Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:


  • McDonalds
    $3.33

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 Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
  • Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
  • Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
  • Food Tour in Delhi: $29
  • Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
  • Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
  • Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
  • Evening Food Tour: $40
  • Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
  • Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
  • The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
  • Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito

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

  • Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
  • Ecuador Food Tour: $69
  • Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
  • Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
  • Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
  • Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
  • Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
  • Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
  • Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
  • Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito: $155

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delhi $19
    Quito $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Red Fort
    $9.88

Tours and Activities in Delhi

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

  • Private Old and New Delhi City Tour All Inclusive from Delhi: $1.00
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $1.40
  • From Delhi To Taj Mahal Day Tour With 5 Star Meal: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Tour From Delhi by Car - All Inclusive : $2.60
  • Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour From Delhi By Car : $4.04
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour By Car with 5 Star Lunch: $4.04
  • Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $4.04
  • Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.04
  • Hauz Khas Village: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
  • Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.31
  • Same Day Agra Tour By Luxury Gatimaan Train From Delhi: $4.33
  • New Delhi & Old Delhi Full day or Half Day Customizable Tour: $4.62

Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito

Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two
    $8.00

Tours and Activities in Quito

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

  • Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
  • Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
  • Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
  • Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
  • Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
  • Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
  • Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
  • Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
  • Quito Half Day PRIVATE City tour: $42
  • Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $42
  • Half Day Bike Tour Discovering Quito: $48
  • Fruit Tasting Experience with +15 Exotics Flavors of Ecuador: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delhi $8.23
    Quito $17

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): $30

Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:


  • Beers for Two
    $9.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Quito

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

  • Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Quito, we can see that Quito 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 Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quito 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 Quito Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Delhi or Quito?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Quito. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Quito, 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.