A Travel Price Comparison for India Uttar Pradesh vs. Lucknow for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Lucknow?

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 Lucknow. 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 Lucknow?

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.

Lucknow

Lucknow, located in the central region of Awadh, is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With a very rich cultural and historical past, Lucknow has been at the heart of North Indian culture for many centuries. It thrives in areas of art, cuisine, dance, culture, music, and more.

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Which place is cheaper, Lucknow 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.

  • Uttar Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
    Lucknow Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Lucknow $56

The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Lucknow is $56. 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 Lucknow in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Lucknow $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Lucknow $36
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow

Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Lucknow? 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.

Hotels in Uttar Pradesh


Hotels in Lucknow


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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: Lucknow Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Lucknow $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:

  • Wildlife SOS Visit with One Way Transfer from Agra to Delhi: $53
  • Vrindavan to Delhi private transfer: $28
  • Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $95
  • Varanasi Airport to hotel private transfer: $18
  • Varanasi Airport Transfer: $14
  • Varanasi - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $24
  • Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Transfer from Agra to Tundla railway station and vice versa: $34
  • Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $60
  • Transfer from Agra to Jaipur: $90
  • Transfer from Agra to Delhi Airport: $70
  • Transfer From Agra Hotel To Agra Airport and vice versa: $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucknow

Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya or Prayagraj: 1-Way Transfer: $38
  • One-Way Transfer Agra-Lucknow To and Fro by Private AC Car: $110
  • Premium Lucknow Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Convenience: $23
  • Private Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport to Lucknow: $40
  • Private Transfer from Lucknow to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport: $40
  • Private Transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur: $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Lucknow?

Prices for flights to both Lucknow 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Lucknow $28

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
  • Agra's best cooking classes: $30
  • Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
  • Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
  • A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
  • Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
  • Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lucknow

For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lucknow City tour followed by Food Tour: $80
  • Dinner With A Maharaja In Lucknow: $238
  • Heritage Walk With Curated Dinner In Lucknow: $300

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Lucknow $14

Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
  • Agra Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
  • Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
  • Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
  • Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $40
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour - All Inclusive: $20
  • Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $36
  • 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
  • 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $82
  • 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi : $53
  • 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur : $90

Tours and Activities in Lucknow

For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Lucknow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.71
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Colonial Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Heritage Lucknow Photography Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Night Walk Lucknow (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Day Tour Of Lucknow: $22
  • Private Ayodhya & Ram Mandir Temple Tour: $45
  • From 1 Day Tour With Private Car & Driver: $46
  • Custom Private Lucknow Sightseeing Trip with Guided Trip: $59
  • 8 Hour: Lucknow Full day City Sightseeing Trip: $59
  • Lucknow Treasures: A Full-Day Private City Tour: $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Lucknow $6.79

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: $38

Sample the Local Flavors in Lucknow

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucknow:

  • Pub Crawl Lucknow: $38


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow, we can see that Lucknow 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 Lucknow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucknow 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 Lucknow Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Lucknow?

Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Lucknow. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow, 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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