Comparison · Delhi vs Mumbai · India
Delhi vs Mumbai
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 and lower day-to-day costs; choose Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and a milder winter. Delhi is generally less expensive, and the two are about 1,148 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,148 km
- Less expensive
- Delhi
- Best time for Delhi
- February–March and October
- Best time for Mumbai
- November–February
Side by side
| Delhi | Mumbai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutb Minar | Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Bollywood |
| Best time to visit | February–March and October | November–February |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$130 | $80–$180 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | May, 40°C (104°F) | May, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | July, 30°C (86°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 13 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Juhu Beach |
| Airports | DEL | BOM, NMI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Delhi for…
Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and lower day-to-day costs. 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…
Choose Mumbai for…
Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and a milder winter. Mumbai, India's financial capital and largest city, fills a long peninsula formed from seven former islands on the Arabian Sea. South Mumbai holds the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and…
Top sights compared
| # | Delhi | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Fort | Gateway of India |
| 2 | Jama Masjid | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus |
| 3 | Chandni Chowk | Elephanta Caves |
| 4 | Khari Baoli spice market | Marine Drive |
| 5 | Humayun's Tomb | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya |
Food compared
| Delhi | Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Butter chicken | Vada pav |
| Dal makhani | Pav bhaji |
| Chole bhature | Bhel puri |
| Stuffed parathas | Bombay sandwich |
Which is cheaper?
Delhi is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $60–$130 per person there, against $80–$180 in Mumbai (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Delhi on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,148 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 9 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Delhi or Mumbai cheaper?
Delhi is usually less expensive: about $60–$130 a day mid-range against $80–$180 (estimates).
+Is Delhi or Mumbai better for a first trip?
Pick Delhi for Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and lower day-to-day costs, or Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and a milder winter.
+How far is Delhi from Mumbai?
About 1,148 km in a straight line.