Agra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Agra
With a population of 1,43 million, Agra is a must-see destination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Agra to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Agra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Agra in June, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Agra, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Agra
Plane
When flying to Agra, you’ll arrive at Agra Kheria (AGR), which is located 6 km from the city center.
Train
The train station in Agra is called Agra - Cantt, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Agra is to pick up a car rental from Gurugram, which is about 171 km from Agra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Gurugram.
Airlines serving Agra
Where to stay in Agra
From 5-star hotels such as the The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra to great affordable options like the Hotel Taj Plaza, Vip Road, Agra, Agra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Agra, with prices from $6 to $455 per night. Tājganj is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Agra are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Agra
Most booked hotels in Agra
Renting a car in Agra
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Agra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Agra is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.