Which place is cheaper, Agra or Udaipur?
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 Udaipur or Agra?
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 Udaipur and Agra. 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: Udaipur or Agra?
Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.
The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.
Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.
Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.
Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUdaipur $39Agra $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $39, while the average daily cost in Agra is $53. 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 Udaipur and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $15Agra $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $30Agra $30
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Agra? 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: Udaipur Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.71Agra $9.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur Via Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $223
- Private Transfer from Udaipur to Jodhpur with Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur: $213
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Agra: $157
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $135
- Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
- Private Transfer From Udaipur to Jaipur: $125
- Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $105
- Dilwara Temples & Mount Abu: Private Day Trip with Transfer: $105
- Private Transfer From Udaipur To Jaisalmer: $103
- One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
- Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Tour With One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur: $99
- Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra Airport / Agra Train Station to Hotel Transfer: $8.53
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $51
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra to Sawai Madhopur drop : Private Transfers with sightseeing: $104
- Create Your Own Itinerary - Private Tour & Transfer: $4.04
- Create Your Own Itinerary - Private Tour & Transfer: $2.56
- Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $46
- Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Udaipur 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 dayUdaipur $18Agra $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Heritage Walking & Food Tour: $14
- Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $15
- Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $16
- Durga Cooking Class: $16
- Durga Cooking Class: $18
- Old City Walking & food Tour with a Local: $19
- Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $22
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $27
- Learn Cooking class + Meals with Spice & Veg Market visits: $28
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $28
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session at Local Home (Udaipur): $50
- Evening Cooking Session and Dinner with an Indian Family: $50
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$2.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class with taj: $5.69
- Old Agra Market & Street Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $15
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $17
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $20
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $21
- Old City & Street Food Tour in Car, Tuk Tuk or Bike: $22
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $35
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $6.80Agra $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur
Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Palace Entrance Fee$1.14
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Lake Boat Tour$2.27
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Explore A Full-Day Private City Tour: $70
- Guided Udaipur Tour With Drop Off To Jodhpur Next Day.: $135
- 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple : $125
- 3 Days Private Udaipur Tour: $130
- 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $155
- 5 Days: Udaipur & Jodhpur Tour with Accommodation: $325
- 7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $711
- 8-Day Rajasthan Tour: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Jaipur: $266
- A Day Tour of Ranakpur Temple & Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur: $58
- Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
- Arawali Hiking Experience: $55
- Authentic Experience-City palace and Folk dance: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$6.81
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Taj Mahal for Two$17
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons: $2.20
- Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.23
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $2.25
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise , Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour: $2.28
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.28
- Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Car from Delhi: $2.28
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.50
- Tajmahal skip the line : $2.50
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Guided Tour: $2.62
- From Jaipur: Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour with Delhi Drop-Off: $2.66
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Guided Tour Options: $2.73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $8.46Agra $9.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur
Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Agra, we can see that Agra is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur 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 Agra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agra than you might in Udaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Agra?
Agra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Agra, 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.