Which place is cheaper, Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan?
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 Rajasthan. 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 Rajasthan?
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.
Rajasthan
It's time to visit the world of harems and maharajahs, palaces and fortresses, incense and mysticism. Rajasthan is a state in the northwest of India full of history and magnificent forts – the best in the country. Known as the Land of Kings, Rajasthan really has something for everyone. With sand dunes, jungles, camel trains, wild tigers, glittering jewels, vibrant cultures and a calendar full of festivals, this area is a must-see spot in this bucket list 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 $39Rajasthan $269
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, while the average daily cost in Rajasthan is $269. 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 Rajasthan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $14Rajasthan $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Rajasthan $234
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan? 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 $6.90Rajasthan $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel: $200
- One-Way Transfers Agra to Delhi with Bird Park & fatehpur visits: $194
- 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 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
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rajasthan
Also for Rajasthan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.38
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.40
- Bollywood Dance Class in Jaipur – Small‑Group + Hotel Transfers: $38
- Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
- Chambal Crocodiles Safari Adventure with Hotel Transfers: $54
- Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $224
- Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport in Jodhpur: $48
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- Excursion to Surwal Lake With Transfers & Guided Trip: $32
- From Jaipur Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day tour with Transfers: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan?
Prices for flights to both Rajasthan 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 $18Rajasthan $100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- 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
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $40
- Half-Day Varanasi Village Tour with Cooking Class & Local Dining: $40
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family: $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rajasthan
For Rajasthan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.02
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Durga Cooking Class: $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: $22
- Private Cooking Lesson for Authentic Rajasthani Cuisine: $22
- Food Tour With Guide: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Rajasthan $59
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Taj Mahal Ticket & Guide: $14
- 03 Day Spiritual Tour: Kashi Vishwanath,Ganga Aarti Sarnath”: $269
- 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $74
- 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi: $53
- 08 Hours : Private Full Day City Tour of Jaipur: $90
- 1 Day Private Tour of Agra - Taj Mahal & More: $35
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $90
- 10 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour – Palaces, Forts and Culture: $820
- 11-Hour Agra Day Tour : Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal: $69
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour From Agra: $205
- 2 Day Private Bodhgaya Tour From Varanasi: $189
- 2 Day Private Mystical Varanasi Tour: $43
Tours and Activities in Rajasthan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rajasthan.
- Pink City Local Shopping Tour: $3.20
- Jaipur Private Day Tour: City Palace, Amber Fort, Skip-the-Line: $3.50
- Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car with Guide: $3.77
- Jaipur City Sightseeing with Private Car and Driver: $3.77
- Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Guide, Lunch & Tickets: $3.77
- Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide: $3.77
- Pink City Street Food and Local Market Tour: $4.00
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide: $4.31
- Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour: $4.31
- Jaipur Full Day Tour By Local Guide And Transportation: $4.31
- Jaipur: Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $4.75
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur: $4.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.65Rajasthan $33
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: $35
Sample the Local Flavors in Rajasthan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Rajasthan:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $34
- Pub Crawl Udaipur: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, we can see that Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Rajasthan. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, 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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