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 $348Jaipur $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $348, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $22. 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 $171Jaipur $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $342Jaipur $22
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 $43Jaipur $1.50
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: $260
- 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 from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
- Private Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $160
- Private One Way Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $150
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
- 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:
- 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
- Affordable transfer from Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Amber fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Jaipur transfers: $23
- Day Trip to Keoladeo Birds National Park from Jaipur With Transfer to Agra: $99
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- Exploring the Colorful Markets: Shopping tour of Jaipur with Transfers: $107
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Agra: $45
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $90
- From Jaipur Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day tour with Transfers: $86
- From 2 Day Ranthambore Tiger Safari with Transfers: $274
- From Ajmer and Pushkar Trip with Transfers & Guide: $54
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 $132Jaipur $8.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
- Agra's best cooking classes: $30
- Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
- 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
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
- Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $42
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.44
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Soda$0.12
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: $4.49
- Cooking Classes in Pink City: $12
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $13
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $16
- Jaipur Shopping Tour & Food Tour with Local Expert factory visit : $18
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $20
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $24
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $68Jaipur $3.73
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra Local Tour with Taj Mahal : $30
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
- Private Agra Tour to TajMahal from Delhi by Car: $30
- Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $41
- Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
- Varanasi Experience 01 Night -02 Days Tour: $85
- "Taj Mahal Royal Experience: Skip-Ticket Line with Private Guide": $15
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $83
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
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$1.17
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & City Palace Guided Tour: $2.70
- From Half-Day City Tour with Guide: $4.10
- All Inclusive Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.20
- Taj Mahal Tour From Jaipur With Skip The Line Option: $5.00
- Skip the Line Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Jaipur: $5.00
- Private Guided Same Day Jaipur Tour From Delhi By Car: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $5.00
- Private Jaipur Tour from Delhi by Express Train: $5.00
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur : $5.00
- Full or Half-Day City Sightseeing Guided Tour: $5.55
- Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Flower Market: $5.62
- Private Shopping Tour With Block Printing factory: $5.62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $32Jaipur $2.66
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
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: $38
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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