Which place is cheaper, Agra or Uttar Pradesh?
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 Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh 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: Uttar Pradesh or Agra?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
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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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $348Agra $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $348, while the average daily cost in Agra is $55. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $171Agra $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $342Agra $30
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh 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: Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $43Agra $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Lucknow 3-Days Private Tour with Hotel and Transfers: $260
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $230
- Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel: $200
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Private Transfer : Agra to Varanasi by Car: $180
- Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
- Private Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $160
- Private One Way Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $150
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- Private Transfer To Jaipur From Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri And Abhaneri: $120
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$0.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra and Uttar Pradesh 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 dayUttar Pradesh $132Agra $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
- Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
- Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $42
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$2.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.86
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
- Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
- Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $22
- Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
- Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk Ride: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $35
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $68Agra $19
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra Local Tour with Taj Mahal : $30
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
- Private Agra Tour to TajMahal from Delhi by Car: $30
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $41
- Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
- Varanasi Experience 01 Night -02 Days Tour: $85
- "Taj Mahal Royal Experience: Skip-Ticket Line with Private Guide": $15
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $83
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi : $53
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$7.02
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Taj Mahal for Two$18
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.82
- Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.00
- AGRA : Skip the Line - Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour: $1.46
- Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.64
- Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.05
- Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Skip The Line: $2.11
- Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $2.34
- Agra:Taj Mahal Skip-The-Line Guided Tour with Breakfast: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.34
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $2.34
- From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.50
- Taj Mahal Tour Fast-Track Entry with Tickets: $2.81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $32Agra $9.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Agra, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Uttar Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uttar Pradesh than you might in Agra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Agra?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh 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.
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