Which place is cheaper, Jaipur 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 Jaipur?
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 Jaipur. 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 Jaipur?
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.
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 $39Jaipur $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $20. 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 Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $14Jaipur $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Jaipur $20
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Jaipur? 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $6.80Jaipur $1.26
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
- 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- Agra city to Delhi via Mathura: $169
- Private One Way Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $150
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
- Private Transfer To Jaipur From Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri And Abhaneri: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Day: Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra: $227
- Bollywood Dance Class in Jaipur – Small‑Group + Hotel Transfers: $38
- Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
- Delhi, Agra & Private One-Way Transfer by Car: $26
- Delhi- Exclusive Jaipur Same Day Tour with Transfer: $143
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- From Delhi: Jaipur Private Tour with Guide & Hotel Transfers: $41
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
- From Jaipur Same Day Taj Mahal Tour With Transfer To Delhi: $72
- From Jaipur Transfer To Agra Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $48
- From Jaipur to Agra Transfer via Abhaneri & Fatehpur Sikri: $60
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Transfer to Delhi by Car: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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 $17Jaipur $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 Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $10
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- 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
- Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $37
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.71
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Soda$0.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $3.98
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $14
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $18
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $19
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $21
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Jaipur $3.31
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”: $266
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $73
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 10 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour – Palaces, Forts and Culture: $820
- 11-Hour Agra Day Tour : Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal: $59
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour From Agra: $203
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.04
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide: $3.73
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide: $4.26
- Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour: $4.26
- Jaipur Full Day Tour By Local Guide And Transportation: $4.26
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour By Car, Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $4.80
- Private Full Day Jaipur History and Heritage Tour: $5.00
- Private Guided Same Day Jaipur Tour From Delhi By Car: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $5.00
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur: $5.00
- Pinkcity Jaipur Private Day Tour: $5.00
- Jaipur Private All-Inclusive City Tour: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal.: $5.00
- From Delhi: 4-Day Golden Triangle Tour by Express Train: $5.13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.57Jaipur $2.48
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 Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
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 Jaipur Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Jaipur?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur, 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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