Comparison · Agra vs Jaipur · India
Agra vs Jaipur
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 and Agra Fort; choose Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 222 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 222 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Agra
- October–March
- Best time for Jaipur
- October–March
Side by side
| Agra | Jaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal architecture | Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Pink City bazaars |
| Best time to visit | October–March | October–March |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $60–$150 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Very affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 42°C (108°F) | May, 40°C (104°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 22°C (72°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | AGR, DEL | JAI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Agra for…
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. 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…
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Choose Jaipur for…
Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights. Jaipur was laid out in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a grid of wide bazaars inside crenellated walls, and the old city was washed in terracotta pink for the Prince of Wales's visit in 1876. The walled city, the Jantar Mantar observatory and Amber…
Top sights compared
| # | Agra | Jaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | Amber Fort |
| 2 | Agra Fort | Hawa Mahal |
| 3 | Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah | City Palace |
| 4 | Mehtab Bagh | Jantar Mantar |
| 5 | Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra | Nahargarh Fort |
Food compared
| Agra | Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Petha | Dal baati churma |
| Bedai and jalebi | Laal maas |
| Dalmoth | Pyaaz kachori |
| Mughlai biryani | Mirchi vada |
Which is cheaper?
Agra and Jaipur cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $60–$150 in Agra and $60–$150 in Jaipur (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Agra on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Agra and Jaipur are about 222 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Agra and 3 in Jaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Agra or Jaipur cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $60–$150 in Agra and $60–$150 in Jaipur (estimates).
+Is Agra or Jaipur better for a first trip?
Pick Agra for Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, or Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights.
+How far is Agra from Jaipur?
About 222 km in a straight line.