Which place is cheaper, Maharashtra 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 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.
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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $42Maharashtra $433
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $42, while the average daily cost in Maharashtra is $433. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $15Maharashtra $190
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $30Maharashtra $380
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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $7.43Maharashtra $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- 3-hours Varanasi: Temple hopping with transfers: $35
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Lucknow: $60
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra to New Delhi drop : Private Transfers: $52
- Agra to Sawai Madhopur drop : Private Transfers with sightseeing: $104
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
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Food Meals for one dayUttar Pradesh $19Maharashtra $147
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 $11Maharashtra $153
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons: $2.20
- Agra: Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $2.25
- Tajmahal skip the line : $2.50
- Lucknow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.84
- Agra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $3.85
- Agra: Skip the Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Day Tour: $4.00
- Private Guided Taj Mahal Tour with Skip The Line Entry Ticket: $4.00
- Agra: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $4.62
- Private Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Fort Skip the Line Tour : $4.62
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Guided Tour: $5.00
- Skip-the-Line Guided Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour with Add-ons: $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Maharashtra
Here are a few actual costs in Maharashtra for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Agra : Skip-The-Line Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour: $5.64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $6.09Maharashtra $29
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
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.
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.