Comparison · Agra vs Delhi · India
Agra vs Delhi
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break; choose Delhi for Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, nightlife and free sights. Delhi is generally less expensive, and the two are about 178 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 178 km
- Less expensive
- Delhi
- Best time for Agra
- October–March
- Best time for Delhi
- February–March and October
Side by side
| Agra | Delhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal architecture | Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutb Minar |
| Best time to visit | October–March | February–March and October |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $60–$130 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 42°C (108°F) | May, 40°C (104°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 20°C (68°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 13 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | AGR, DEL | DEL |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Agra for…
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire for much of the 16th and 17th centuries, and it holds three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and, 37 km away, the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Most visitors arrive from Delhi on a fast train…
Choose Delhi for…
Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, nightlife and free sights. Delhi is a capital built in layers: the sultanate ruins of Mehrauli and Hauz Khas, the Mughal city of Shahjahanabad with the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, and the broad avenues of Lutyens' New Delhi around India Gate. Its three UNESCO World…
Top sights compared
| # | Agra | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | Red Fort |
| 2 | Agra Fort | Jama Masjid |
| 3 | Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah | Chandni Chowk |
| 4 | Mehtab Bagh | Khari Baoli spice market |
| 5 | Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra | Humayun's Tomb |
Food compared
| Agra | Delhi |
|---|---|
| Petha | Butter chicken |
| Bedai and jalebi | Dal makhani |
| Dalmoth | Chole bhature |
| Mughlai biryani | Stuffed parathas |
Which is cheaper?
Delhi is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $60–$130 per person there, against $60–$150 in Agra (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Delhi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Agra and Delhi are about 178 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Agra and 4 in Delhi.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Agra or Delhi cheaper?
Delhi is usually less expensive: about $60–$130 a day mid-range against $60–$150 (estimates).
+Is Agra or Delhi better for a first trip?
Pick Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break, or Delhi for Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, nightlife and free sights.
+How far is Agra from Delhi?
About 178 km in a straight line.