A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Delhi vs. Prague for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Delhi or Prague?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Prague, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Delhi or Prague?

Delhi

Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague or Delhi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, while the average daily cost in Prague is $147. 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 Delhi and Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Delhi $22
    Prague $77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Delhi $44
    Prague $154
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Prague? 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 Delhi


Hotels in Prague


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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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Delhi $4.64
    Prague $9.25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.11
  • Taxi to Airport
    $1.82
  • Subway
    $0.36
  • Uber Cab
    $0.91
  • Delhi Metro Smart Card
    $1.70
  • Auto-rickshaw
    $1.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:

  • From Taj Mahal & and Agra Private Day Tour With Transfers: $5.00
  • One Way Transfer From New Delhi To Agra Stress Free: $7.00
  • From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $9.24
  • From Delhi : Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Jaipur Transfer: $11
  • From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $15
  • Delhi, Jaipur or Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
  • Delhi - Private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $15
  • Delhi Private Airport Transfer: $15
  • New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $16
  • Delhi Airport: Private Transfer to / From New Delhi: $16
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $16
  • Private New Delhi Arrival Transfer Airport to Hotel/Accommodation: $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • VIP Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague: $72
  • 1.5h Small Group Segway Tour & Free Taxi Transfer ️with PragueWay: $73
  • Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $56
  • Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $61
  • Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Car: $70
  • Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $61
  • Budapest: Private transfer to Prague or Prague to Budapest: $429
  • Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $56
  • Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Van: $61
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Prague Airport: $72
  • Prague Airport (PRG) to Karlovy Vary - Arrival Private Transfer : $167
  • Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague and Delhi 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
    Delhi $20
    Prague $51
Typical Food Prices in Delhi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:


  • McDonalds
    $3.33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.

  • Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
  • Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
  • IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $34
  • Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience: $39
  • Evening Food Tour: $40
  • Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
  • The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
  • Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market: $45
  • Indian Cooking Class in Authentic Indian Home - (Learn 6 Things): $46
  • Private Half-Day Old Delhi Traditional Food Tour : $46
  • Half Day Private Old Delhi Heritage Walking Street Food Tour : $50
  • Half Day Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour With Hotel Transfer : $50

Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.84
  • Lunch for One
    $15
  • Bananas
    $0.68
  • Cookies
    $0.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $63
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $69
  • African Dinner, Party and Pub-crawl : $72
  • Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $72
  • The Castle Side Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $74
  • Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $76
  • Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $82
  • Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
  • Medieval Dinner Show Castle and Brewery Tour with Hotel pick up: $102
  • Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague: $118
  • Prague by Night: Drinks & Food Tour with Eating Europe: $118

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Delhi $19
    Prague $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi

Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Red Fort
    $9.88

Tours and Activities in Delhi

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

  • Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $1.40
  • Old and New Delhi City Tour - Half or Full Day Options Available : $2.31
  • Jaipur day Tour from Delhi : Private and All Inclusive: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Tour From Delhi by Car - All Inclusive : $2.60
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car: $2.75
  • Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj All Inclusive Car Tour from Delhi: $3.75
  • Jaipur Private City Tour From Delhi: $4.00
  • Hauz Khas Village: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
  • Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour From Delhi By Car : $4.04
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour By Car with 5 Star Lunch: $4.04
  • Free walking tour old delhi : $4.04
  • Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.04

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.84
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.77
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $46

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike, eBike, eScooter: $3.57
  • Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tours Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Prague Sightseeing Express Tour in Classic Car : $3.57
  • Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.57
  • Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing : $3.57
  • Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.57
  • Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague : $3.57
  • Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.57
  • Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.57
  • Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding : $3.57
  • Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge : $3.58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Delhi $8.23
    Prague $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi

Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $7.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Prague Pub Crawl - with free unlimited drinks and cocktails : $45
  • Prague - Private Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Local Guide: $47
  • Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $62
  • ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $62
  • Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $65
  • PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
  • Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl in Prague: $82
  • Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
  • Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
  • 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $131
  • COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $142


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia and Prague is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Delhi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Delhi or Prague?

Delhi has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and Prague, 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.


When is the best time to visit Delhi or Prague?

Prague has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Delhi or Prague in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Prague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is much warmer than Prague in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Prague this time of the year. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Prague during summer. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.

Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Prague. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Delhi 31°C (88°F) 
    Prague 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Prague in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Prague. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Delhi is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Prague averages at about 11°C (52°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Prague. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.

Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Delhi 26°C (79°F) 
    Prague 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Prague in the Winter?

Both Prague and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Prague because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Prague can be very cold. In January, Delhi is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Prague. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Delhi 15°C (59°F) 
    Prague 1°C (33°F)

Should I visit Delhi or Prague in the Spring?

Both Prague and Delhi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Prague this time of year.

Delhi is much warmer than Prague in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Prague. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.

Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Delhi 29°C (84°F) 
    Prague 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Prague and Delhi

Delhi Prague
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 22°C (72°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 33°C (91°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 34°C (93°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jul 31°C (88°F) 170 mm (6.7 in) 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 30°C (86°F) 200 mm (7.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 16°C (61°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)