Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa)?
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 Odisha (Orissa). 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 Odisha (Orissa)?
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.
Odisha (Orissa)
Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.
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
India PricesOdisha (Orissa) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $42Odisha (Orissa) $1,050
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $42, while the average daily cost in Odisha (Orissa) is $1,050. 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 Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $15Odisha (Orissa) $472
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $30Odisha (Orissa) $944
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha (Orissa)
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Odisha (Orissa)? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $7.43Odisha (Orissa) $83
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: $52
- Varanasi hotel to Bodhgaya hotel private transfer: $135
- Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi Airport drop: Private Transfers: $23
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $23
- 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 Delhi Airport: $70
- Transfer Agra To Jaipur By Ac Car With Fatehpur sikari.: $85
- Sunrise Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri Tour With Transfer To Jaipur: $106
- Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Agra to Lucknow: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)
Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Odisha (Orissa)?
Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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 $19Odisha (Orissa) $388
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
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $21
- 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
- Cooking Class with Sona: $42
- Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $11Odisha (Orissa) $467
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
- Private Agra Tour to TajMahal from Delhi by Car: $27
- Skip-the-Line Private Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: $5.78
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Guided Tour with Optional Add ons: $5.78
- Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour with Add-ons: $20
- Varanasi Experience 01 Night -02 Days Tour: $85
- "Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour With Guide": $15
- "Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour From Delhi": $105
- 03 Day Spiritual Tour: Kashi Vishwanath,Ganga Aarti Sarnath”: $289
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)
For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves 3D Walking Tour: $5.78
- Konark Temple 3D skip the line Walking Tour: $5.78
- Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride): $23
- History Buffs Trails in Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $23
- Experience Beach Camping : $40
- Half Day -Private Tour: Konark Temple , Dhauli Stupa & Beach: $46
- Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide: $55
- 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
- Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
- Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $77
- Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $77
- 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $6.09Odisha (Orissa) $80
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: $37
Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):
- Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.