Which place is cheaper, Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?
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 Hyderabad. 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 Hyderabad?
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.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
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 $39Hyderabad $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, while the average daily cost in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $14Hyderabad $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Hyderabad $36
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Hyderabad? 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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $6.85Hyderabad $11
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: $246
- Private transfer Agra to Varnashi: $246
- Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel: $200
- One-Way Transfers Agra to Delhi with Bird Park & fatehpur visits: $192
- Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Private Transfer- Agra city to Delhi via Mathura: $169
- Private One Way Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $150
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- Private Transfer from Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri: $120
- Private One-Way Transfer: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: $118
- Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
- Agra to Sawai Madhopur drop Private Transfers En route Stops: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Hyderabad Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Pochampally Textile Tour with Private Transfer: $127
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Hyderabad?
Prices for flights to both Hyderabad 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 $17Hyderabad $27
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 best cooking classes: $27
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $40
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family: $40
- Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Henna application session with dinner: $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Hyderabad $14
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 03 Day Spiritual Tour: Kashi Vishwanath,Ganga Aarti Sarnath”: $268
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $74
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $90
- 11 - Hours Agra Tour: Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal from Delhi.: $100
- 2 Day Varanasi Day Tour with Boating and English Speaking Guide: $300
- 2 Day Vrindavan Temples and Myths Tour with a Local Guide: $53
- 2 Day: Jaipur Tour from Agra with 5 Star Hotel & Drop at Delhi: $216
- 2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi: $189
- 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
- 2 Days Taj Mahal Agra Tour with Fatehpur Sikri From Delhi: $150
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra City Day Tour (All Inclusive): $4.51
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Explore Old Hyderabad 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour: $19
- From To Agra & Taj Mahal Tour with Flight & Guide: $21
- Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): $21
- Flavors of Hyderabad Guided Food Walking Tour: $32
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour w/ Elephant Conservation: $35
- Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Hyderabad: $46
- Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History: $48
- Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
- Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour: $53
- A Private Full-Day Guided City Tour with Ethnic Lunch: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.61Hyderabad $9.82
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, we can see that Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Hyderabad?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Hyderabad. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, 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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