Which place is cheaper, Gujarat or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat?
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 Gujarat. 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 Gujarat?
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.
Gujarat
Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.
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 $37Gujarat $24
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $37, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $24. 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 Gujarat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $16Gujarat $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $32Gujarat $24
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $7.83Gujarat $6.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi Airport.: $50
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $130
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
- Agra: Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37
- Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan ): $86
- Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $110
- Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
- Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $42
- Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport to Ahmedabad : $41
- Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $42
- Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer to Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav In Premium Car: $98
- Private Transfers Ahmedabad To Mount Abu Drop: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat?
Prices for flights to both Gujarat 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 $12Gujarat $7.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Indian Cooking Class: $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private 3-Hour Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Home in Agra: $45
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $46
- Henna application session with dinner: $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gujarat
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.
- Full Day tour of Rajkot City with Traditional themed Dinner: $61
- Sarkhej Mosque and Utensils Museum with Dinner - Ahmedabad: $226
- Private Tour of Ahmedabad's nightlife with Traditional Dinner: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $12Gujarat $4.19
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.18
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Private Tour: Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line : $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- Taj Mahal with Agra Fort Skip-the-Line tickets & guide: $5.00
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Agra: $5.24
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour by Car from Delhi: $5.82
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
- Half Day Taj Mahal Agra Fort tour on Tuk Tuk: $6.14
Tours and Activities in Gujarat
Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Ahmedabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Heritage and Cultural Trails of Vadodara (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Spiritual Trails of Ahmedabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $13
- Nature Trails of Vadodara (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Food Crawl Ahmedabad (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $25
- Food Crawl Vadodara (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $26
- Ahmedabad Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $32
- Architectural Tour : $40
- Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch : $41
- Jeep Safari: A Skip the line access to Devalia Safari Park India: $45
- The Old City Rickshaw Tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $6.41Gujarat $6.13
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 Gujarat, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Gujarat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gujarat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gujarat 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 Gujarat.
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 Gujarat Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gujarat. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, 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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