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.
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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.
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 dayUttar Pradesh $310Delhi $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $310, 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 Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $152Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $304Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $38Delhi $4.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.04
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $46
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Agra to Bharatpur Hotels One Way transfers with Bird Park visits: $64
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Jaipur Airport/Hotel One-Way AC Vehicle Private Transfers: $43
- Agra to New Delhi Airport/Hotel – One-Way Cab Private Transfers: $70
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 Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- 4 Hrs Private Old Delhi Tour covering Temple ,Spice Market with Transfers: $43
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Bareilly: $36
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi: $32
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $89
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $102
- Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
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 dayUttar Pradesh $118Delhi $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $24
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $39
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.
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Food Tour in Delhi: $27
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $31
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $32
- Food Tour to Old Delhi with a Local: $38
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
- Delhi Night Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $41
- Private Half-Day Old Delhi Traditional Food Tour: $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $61Delhi $17
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6D Panch Aarti VR Experience at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple: $3.00
- Agra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.17
- Lucknow Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Agra: Taj Mahal Skip The Line Entry Tour With 5* Lunch: $4.83
- The local & old market Shopping tour: $5.00
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line: $5.00
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra Fort Visits - Skip the line entry with Licensed Tour Guide: $5.90
- Agra: Skip-the-line Taj mahal & Agra Fort Tour with express entry: $6.80
- Taj Mahal Entry Tickets With Skip the line Entry: $7.51
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.12
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi Old and New Full Or Half Day Tour: $3.75
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.75
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- From 4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Sunrise: $4.72
- Half day Old and New Delhi Tour on Iconic Landmarks: $5.00
- Private Customized Tour Of Old/New Delhi Spiritual Sites: $5.00
- Private New Delhi Local Sightseeing - Tour: $5.00
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Jaipur day Tour from Delhi : Private and All Inclusive: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day Tour Of Old And New Delhi: $5.00
- Old Delhi Tour by Tuk-Tuk Street Food and Shopping Experience: $5.00
- Private Half-Day & Full Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $28Delhi $7.60
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: $34
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 Delhi: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
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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