A Travel Price Comparison for India Pondicherry vs. Delhi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pondicherry or Delhi?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Pondicherry and Delhi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Pondicherry or Delhi?

Pondicherry

Located on the eastern coast of India in the state of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry has a long and interesting history of trade and war as the largest French colony in India. Today the French influence in the city remains, especially in the old quarters. This being said, Pondicherry very much embodies and east-meets-west culture.

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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Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Pondicherry?

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

  • Pondicherry Prices
    India Prices
    Delhi Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Pondicherry $40
    Delhi $51

The average daily cost (per person) in Pondicherry is $40, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $51. 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 Pondicherry and Delhi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pondicherry $15
    Delhi $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pondicherry $30
    Delhi $44
Compare Hotels in Pondicherry and Delhi

Looking for a hotel in Pondicherry 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.

Hotels in Pondicherry


Hotels in Delhi


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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: Pondicherry Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pondicherry $5.46
    Delhi $5.09

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

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


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.12
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.85
  • Subway
    $0.37
  • Uber Cab
    $0.92
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.73
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $16
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi APT-HTL (DEL): $16
  • Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
  • Transfer from Delhi airport to hotel : $50
  • Transfer from Delhi Airport to Agra Hotel: $80
  • Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri Day Tour with Transfer: $95
  • Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
  • Same Day Agra Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train with Transfers: $127
  • Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
  • Private transfer from Delhi to Jaipur by car: $81
  • Private transfer from Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Delhi Hotels : $201

Is it cheaper to fly into Pondicherry or Delhi?

Prices for flights to both Delhi and Pondicherry 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
    Pondicherry $18
    Delhi $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pondicherry

For Pondicherry, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Indian Cooking Class in Pondicherry: $28
  • French-Creole Cooking Class in Pondicherry with a Local Family: $78
  • South Indian Dinner With A Local Family In Pondicherry: $141
  • Cooking class in Pondicherry (with Lunch or Dinner): $268

Typical Food Prices in Delhi

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


  • McDonalds
    $3.38

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: $7.56
  • The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour: $27
  • Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $29
  • Food Tour in Delhi: $30
  • Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $35
  • Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
  • Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
  • Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $40
  • Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi (7 meal): $42
  • Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $43
  • The Great Indian Food Tour (Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk) : $44
  • Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pondicherry $11
    Delhi $13

Tours and Activities in Pondicherry

For Pondicherry, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Spiritual Walk Tour Pondicherry: $13
  • Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour : $13
  • Pondicherry Art Trails (2 Hours Guided Walking Tours): $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry : $14
  • The Unique Pondicherry City Bike Tour : $21
  • Guided City Tour in Pondicherry with complimentary refreshments: $47
  • The Best of A Private Sightseeing Tour: $47
  • Pondicherry Historical and Spiritual Guided Tour: $67
  • Sri Arunachaleswara Temple Tour From Pondicherry: $77
  • Private Custom Tour: Pondicherry Sightseeing with Guide: $81
  • Private Day Tour from Pondicherry to Tranquebar Treasures: $83
  • Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup: $95

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
    $10

Tours and Activities in Delhi

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

  • 2 - Days: Jim Corbett jungle safari tour from Chennai by Flight: $300
  • 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
  • 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $142
  • 3 Nights 4 Days Golden Tringle Tour Delhi Agra Jaipur Form Delhi: $201
  • Agra Overnight Tour by Car from Delhi: $300
  • Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
  • Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
  • Delhi's historical 7 hours experience tour : $25
  • Explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort - Private day tour from Delhi - All Inclusive: $94
  • Full day Private tour from Delhi to Agra: $76
  • Jaipur day Tour from Delhi : Private and All Inclusive: $82
  • Private City Tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi: $34

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pondicherry $6.65
    Delhi $8.36

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): $26


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pondicherry and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Pondicherry much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pondicherry would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pondicherry Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pondicherry or Delhi?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Pondicherry. When comparing the sizes of Pondicherry 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.