Comparison · Delhi vs Jaipur · India
Delhi vs Jaipur
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marcin Białek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Delhi for Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, nightlife and free sights; choose Jaipur for Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort. Delhi is generally less expensive, and the two are about 235 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 235 km
- Less expensive
- Delhi
- Best time for Delhi
- February–March and October
- Best time for Jaipur
- October–March
Side by side
| Delhi | Jaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutb Minar | Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Pink City bazaars |
| Best time to visit | February–March and October | October–March |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$130 | $60–$150 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Very affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 40°C (104°F) | May, 40°C (104°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | January, 22°C (72°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | DEL | JAI |
Which one is right for you?
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…
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Choose Jaipur for…
Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort. 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
| # | Delhi | Jaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Fort | Amber Fort |
| 2 | Jama Masjid | Hawa Mahal |
| 3 | Chandni Chowk | City Palace |
| 4 | Khari Baoli spice market | Jantar Mantar |
| 5 | Humayun's Tomb | Nahargarh Fort |
Food compared
| Delhi | Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Butter chicken | Dal baati churma |
| Dal makhani | Laal maas |
| Chole bhature | Pyaaz kachori |
| Stuffed parathas | Mirchi vada |
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 Jaipur (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Delhi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Delhi and Jaipur are about 235 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Delhi and 3 in Jaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Delhi or Jaipur cheaper?
Delhi is usually less expensive: about $60–$130 a day mid-range against $60–$150 (estimates).
+Is Delhi or Jaipur better for a first trip?
Pick Delhi for Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, nightlife and free sights, or Jaipur for Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
+How far is Delhi from Jaipur?
About 235 km in a straight line.