Agra on a backpacker budget
Agra costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Taj Mahal at dawn, Agra Fort.
Eating
Thali €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Girls Hostel | hostel | 0.9 km |
| K D Hostal Campus | hostel | 1.1 km |
| Janta Guest House | guest house | 1.1 km |
| Jigyasa Palace | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Fvimal Dhara | hotel | 0.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Kinari Bazar | market | 0.3 km |
| Lohar Gali | market | 0.8 km |
| lohamandi Market | market | 1.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Women's Hospital | emergency | 2.4 km |
Next stops on the network
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JaipurIndia · 222 km
RishikeshIndia · 325 km
UdaipurIndia · 521 km
VaranasiIndia · 536 km
AmritsarIndia · 581 km
PokharaNepal · 600 km
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Common questions
How much does Agra cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Agra?
Taj Mahal at dawn, Agra Fort.
Where do you eat cheaply in Agra?
Thali €2.
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