Comparison · Jaipur vs Mumbai · India
Jaipur vs Mumbai
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 Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and lower day-to-day costs; choose Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife. Jaipur is generally less expensive, and the two are about 921 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 921 km
- Less expensive
- Jaipur
- Best time for Jaipur
- October–March
- Best time for Mumbai
- November–February
Side by side
| Jaipur | Mumbai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Pink City bazaars | Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Bollywood |
| Best time to visit | October–March | November–February |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $80–$180 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | May, 40°C (104°F) | May, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | July, 30°C (86°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 13 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Juhu Beach |
| Airports | JAI | BOM, NMI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Jaipur for…
Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and lower day-to-day costs. 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…
Choose Mumbai for…
Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife. 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
| # | Jaipur | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amber Fort | Gateway of India |
| 2 | Hawa Mahal | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus |
| 3 | City Palace | Elephanta Caves |
| 4 | Jantar Mantar | Marine Drive |
| 5 | Nahargarh Fort | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya |
Food compared
| Jaipur | Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Dal baati churma | Vada pav |
| Laal maas | Pav bhaji |
| Pyaaz kachori | Bhel puri |
| Mirchi vada | Bombay sandwich |
Which is cheaper?
Jaipur is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $60–$150 per person there, against $80–$180 in Mumbai (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Jaipur on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 921 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 8 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Jaipur or Mumbai cheaper?
Jaipur is usually less expensive: about $60–$150 a day mid-range against $80–$180 (estimates).
+Is Jaipur or Mumbai better for a first trip?
Pick Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and lower day-to-day costs, or Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife.
+How far is Jaipur from Mumbai?
About 921 km in a straight line.