Which place is cheaper, Delhi 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 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 Udaipur 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: Udaipur or Delhi?
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.
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.
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 $36Delhi $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $36, 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 Udaipur and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUdaipur $14Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUdaipur $28Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Udaipur 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: Udaipur Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Udaipur $6.20Delhi $4.28
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$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Udaipur Transfer in AC Car: $134
- Jagmandir Island And Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola, Udaipur Without Transfers: $134
- Jodhpur To Udaipur Transfer: $85
- Jodhpur to Udaipur one Way Transfer: $46
- One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Jodhpur With Kumbhalgarh Fort: $113
- One Way Udaipur To Delhi Transfer: $162
- One Way Udaipur To Jaipur Transfer: $81
- One way City Transfer To/From Udaipur and Jaipur: $100
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan): $85
- Private A/c Transfer Udaipur To Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $106
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Udaipur Airport: $23
- Private One Way Transfer From Udaipur To Ahmadabad: $49
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$1.68
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.57
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- "Same Day Delhi-Agra-Delhi" Private Round Trip/Transfer - By Car: $75
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $208
- 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 4 Hrs Private Old Delhi Tour covering Temple ,Spice Market with Transfers: $43
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi: $32
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $71
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
- An Evening at the Akshardham Temple with Water Show with Private Transfer: $88
- Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
- Captivating Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk & Private Transfer: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $17Delhi $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.
- Enjoyable,homely & mom 's delicious cooking classes: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $15
- Jag Mandir Island Dinner with Boat Ride transfers: $112
- Dinner at Jag Mandir Island with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Udaipur: $235
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$3.07
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: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $17
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $21
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $38
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Old Delhi Night Food Tour - Kitchens & Local Stories: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
- Small Group Delhi Street Food Tour (15+ items) with a Real Foodie: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Udaipur $6.28Delhi $17
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$1.05
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Lake Boat Tour$2.10
Tours and Activities in Udaipur
Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi By Car- All Inclusive.: $4.96
- Half Day Udaipur City Tour by Tuk Tuk or Car: $7.45
- Udaipur Heritage City and Local Market Walking tour: $8.00
- Udaipur Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $8.51
- Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Driver: $11
- Half-Day Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car: $11
- Guided Night Walking Tour in Udaipur - Explore the best nightlife with a local: $11
- Agra: Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh Sunset Viewpoint Tour: $14
- Full Day Udaipur City Tour By Tuk-Tuk (Auto Rickshaw): $14
- Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car – Full Day: $16
- Jaipur City Tour: City Palace, Jantar, Hawa & Jal Mahal: $18
- Countryside Village Tour- an authentic village visit: $19
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$9.13
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.72
- Delhi Old and New Full Or Half Day Tour: $3.72
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- From Taj Mahal Sunrise Skip The Line Ticket & 5* Meal: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day Tour Of Old And New Delhi: $5.00
- Half day Old and New Delhi Tour on Iconic Landmarks: $5.00
- Private Half-Day & Full Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi: $5.00
- Jaipur Pink City Private Day Tour from Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
- Customized Full Day & Half Day Tour of Old and New Delhi: $5.00
- Guided Shopping Tour Experience with Female Expert: $5.00
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Old and New Delhi Tour – Full City Experience (Private Tour): $5.17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUdaipur $7.82Delhi $7.60
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: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Delhi, we can see that Delhi 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 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 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 Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Udaipur or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur 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.