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 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 243 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Agra, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Agra
Plane
When flying to Agra, you’ll arrive at Agra Kheria (AGR), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Train
Indian Railways is the only carrier operating train routes to Agra. The train station in Agra is called Agra - Cantt, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.
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 AED 94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 234 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Agra, with prices from AED 22 to AED 1,620 per night. Tājganj is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Agra are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Agra
Most booked hotels in Agra
Hiring a car in Agra
Expect to pay AED 4.60 per litre in Agra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.09 and AED 73.45. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agra, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.