Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Haridwar?
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 Haridwar or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haridwar and Delhi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haridwar or Delhi?
Haridwar
A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.
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.
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Haridwar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaridwar $33Delhi $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Haridwar is $33, while the average daily cost in Delhi 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 Haridwar and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaridwar $13Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaridwar $26Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Haridwar and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Haridwar or Delhi? 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: Haridwar Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haridwar $4.60Delhi $4.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar
Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
- Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
- Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
- Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
- Dehradun Airport (DED): Private Transfer to Rishikesh: $17
- Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $241
- Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
- Private Transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $41
- Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
- Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $42
- Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $112
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
- Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $203
- 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla: $160
- Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $160
- One Way Delhi To Udaipur Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura: $145
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Including Guided Tour: $120
- Private Transfer Delhi To Pushkar: $115
- Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla: $113
Is it cheaper to fly into Haridwar or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Haridwar 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 dayHaridwar $15Delhi $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar
For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rishikesh: Sattvic Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Cook & Dine: $38
- Flavors of Haridwar A Sacred 7 Street Guided Food Tour: $40
- Rishikesh Half Day Street Food Tour: $49
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.
- Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rickshaw Ride: $8.65
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- 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
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi: $27
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haridwar $7.95Delhi $17
Tours and Activities in Haridwar
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.
- 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $3.80
- Sightseeing around Mussoorie: $7.15
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Rishikesh - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $12
- Rishikesh Walking Tour: $12
- Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
- River Rafting Adventure In Rishikesh: $13
- Mussoorie Walking Tour: $13
- Pottery in Rishikesh A Healing Clay Experience: $16
- Landour Infinity Walk - A Guided Walking Tour Of Landour: $16
- Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh: $18
- Guided Food Walking Tour in Rishikesh with a local - Best of Culture & History: $22
- Rishikesh Spiritual Walking Tour with Ganga Aarti Experience: $24
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
- 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 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Jaipur Tour by Car - All Inclusive Tour: $254
- 1 Day Jaipur Tour from Delhi: $211
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour With Experienced Guide: $63
- 1-Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Jaipur from Delhi: $192
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaridwar $5.91Delhi $7.52
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haridwar and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Haridwar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haridwar Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haridwar or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Haridwar and Delhi, 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.