Should you visit Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh 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: Uttar Pradesh or Delhi?
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.
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 Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Delhi 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 Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh 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:
Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
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Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri:
$33
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Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi:
$50
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Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi:
$88
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Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer):
$67
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Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car:
$130
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Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car:
$51
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Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car:
$67
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Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer):
$67
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Agra to/frm Jaipur Transfer ChandBaori & Fatehpur Sikri stop:
$61
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Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour:
$110
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All Inclusive Delhi Drop from Agra - Private Transfer (Tata Indigo/Toyota Etios):
$80
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Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel:
$200
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
$0.12
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Taxi to Airport
$1.89
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Subway
$0.38
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Uber Cab
$0.95
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Delhi Metro Smart Card
$1.77
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Auto-rickshaw
$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer:
$74
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3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers:
$180
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4 Hrs Private Old Delhi Tour covering Temple ,Spice Market with Transfers:
$49
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A Delectable Meal At The Great Kebab Factory with Private Transfer:
$172
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Bareilly:
$36
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar:
$35
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Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh:
$35
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Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi:
$32
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Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Delhi & Delhi Airport DEL:
$30
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Airport transfer in Delhi (Per Way by Sedan, SUV and Tempo) :
$16
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Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers:
$99
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Akshardham Temple Tour Exhibition, Light & Water Show with Transfers:
$99
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 day
Uttar Pradesh
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Delhi $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
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Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available):
$14
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Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide:
$18
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Agra's best cooking classes:
$30
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Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha:
$32
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Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour:
$33
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Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra:
$35
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Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo:
$38
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A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner):
$40
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Dinner at Agra with local Indian family :
$40
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Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony:
$42
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Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet:
$43
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Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra:
$45
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
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Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi:
$19
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Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!:
$21
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The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour:
$28
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Food Tour in Delhi:
$30
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Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour:
$33
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Food Tour to Old Delhi with a Local:
$38
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Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi:
$39
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Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner:
$40
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Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi:
$43
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Old Delhi Street Food Tour:
$44
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Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market:
$45
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Delhi by Evening Tour by Private Air-Condition vehicle includes Dinner. :
$45
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour:
$0.82
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Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra & Elephant SOS Full or Half Day Tour:
$2.52
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Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons:
$3.45
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Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line :
$4.40
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Private Taj Mahal agra fort Fatehpur Skip The Line tour guide car:
$5.00
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From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car:
$5.00
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Private Guided Taj Mahal Same-Day/ Sunrise Tour from Delhi by Car:
$5.00
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Agra: Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Tour:
$5.00
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Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons:
$5.00
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Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour:
$5.00
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Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra:
$5.00
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Taj Mahal Entrance Ticket With Optional Add-Ons:
$5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car - Skip the Line Access:
$2.10
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car with Lunch:
$2.50
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Taj Mahal skip the line - Luxury Tour:
$2.50
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Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Car Tour from Delhi - All Inclusive:
$2.50
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Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car - All inclusive:
$3.00
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Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day returning Tour from Delhi by Car:
$3.00
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Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train:
$3.39
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Sunrise Taj Mahal And Agra Private Tour From Delhi:
$3.50
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Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi:
$4.24
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Exclusive Full-Day Guided Tour of Old and New Delhi:
$4.24
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From Delhi -Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Tour With 5 Star Lunch:
$4.25
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From Taj Mahal & Agra Same Day Tour with Private Car:
$5.00
Alcohol
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:
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour):
$27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh.
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 Delhi Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Delhi?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Delhi. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh 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.
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