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

Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra?

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 Maharashtra. 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 Maharashtra?

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.

Maharashtra

As the third largest state in India geographically, Maharashtra has its fair share of temples, ruins, landmarks , historic sites, natural scenery, and lookout points, amongst much more - all rich with the culture and heritage of India.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Maharashtra or Uttar Pradesh?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $37, while the average daily cost in Maharashtra is $63. 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 Maharashtra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uttar Pradesh $16
    Maharashtra $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uttar Pradesh $32
    Maharashtra $56
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra? 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 Maharashtra


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh $7.83
    Maharashtra $9.27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:

  • 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 (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • 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: Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $49

Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra?

Prices for flights to both Maharashtra 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 $12
    Maharashtra $23

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
  • Food Tour of Agra: $22
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
  • Indian Cooking Class: $30
  • Food Tour of Agra with old market sightseeing : $30
  • Agra's best cooking classes: $31
  • Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
  • 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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh $12
    Maharashtra $11

Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh

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

  • Private Tour: Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
  • Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
  • Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
  • Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
  • Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line : $5.00
  • 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
  • All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Agra: $5.24
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour by Car from Delhi: $5.86
  • Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
  • Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
  • Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide: $6.14
  • Half Day Taj Mahal Agra Fort tour on Tuk Tuk: $6.14

Tours and Activities in Maharashtra

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

  • Elephanta Caves with Bollywood Tour in Mumbai: $310

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uttar Pradesh $6.42
    Maharashtra $10

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 Maharashtra, we can see that Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra?

Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 61% larger than the population of Maharashtra. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, 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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