Quick answer: An Agra tour from Delhi by car takes about 3 to 3½ hours each way on the Yamuna Expressway, around 225 km. With a private car and driver you can leave at 6:00 AM (or 5:00 AM at no extra cost), see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and be back in Delhi by about 6:00 PM. Prices start at ₹6,000, and the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Agra Tour from Delhi by Car at a Glance
- Distance
- Around 225 km each way
- Drive time
- 3 to 3½ hours on the Yamuna Expressway
- Day trip
- About 12 hours (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Early start
- From 5:00 AM at no extra cost
- Main sights
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Free extra stops
- Mehtab Bagh or the Baby Taj, on request
- Add-ons on request
- Fatehpur Sikri · Mathura and Vrindavan
- Price
- From ₹6,000 (sedan) · one-way drop ₹6,000
- Cars
- Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller · no group limit
- Included
- Car, English-speaking driver, fuel, tolls, parking, water
- Taj tickets
- ₹50 Indian · ₹1,100 foreign (+₹200 mausoleum) · booked free by us
- Payment
- 10% deposit by PayPal · balance by cash or UPI
- Best season
- October to March
- Closed
- Taj Mahal closed every Friday
- Pickup
- Delhi, Gurugram or Noida hotels, the airport or a station
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before (day tour)
Ways to Do an Agra Tour from Delhi by Car
Agra is the most popular trip from Delhi, and your own private car and driver in Delhi is the simplest way to make it: picked up from your hotel, home or the airport, driven on the fast Yamuna Expressway, with the car waiting at every stop. Choose the trip that fits your time:
- Most popular · 1 day
Same Day Taj Mahal Tour
The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, back in Delhi the same evening. From ₹6,000.
- Transfer
One-way Delhi to Agra drop
Door to door to your Agra hotel, 225 km included. ₹6,000 by sedan.
- Longer day · on request
With Fatehpur Sikri or Mathura
Add the Mughal ghost city or Krishna's birthplace and the temples of Vrindavan.
- 2 nights · 3 days
2 Nights 3 Days Agra Tour
Delhi sightseeing plus the Taj, with a sunrise option and five UNESCO sites.
Delhi to Agra Car Rental Fares
All fares include fuel, toll taxes, state taxes, parking and driver allowance. Extra distance is charged at ₹15 per km. Other routes: see our taxi service in Delhi for outstation.
For the same day tour, the price per person falls as your group grows:
| 1 person | ₹6,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | ₹3,200 each |
| 3 persons | ₹2,250 each |
| 1 person | ₹7,500 |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | ₹3,950 each |
| 3 persons | ₹2,850 each |
| 4 persons | ₹2,350 each |
| 5 persons | ₹2,000 each |
Included
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Fuel, toll taxes, state taxes and parking
- Driver allowance
- Pickup from your Delhi hotel, home, airport or station
- Taj ticket booking with no booking fee
- Mehtab Bagh or Baby Taj stop on request
Not Included
- Monument entrance tickets
- Meals (lunch about ₹1,000 / US$10)
- Licensed guide, optional: ₹2,000–₹5,000 per day
- Tips
How Much Does a Day in Agra Cost in Total?
Here is a realistic budget for two people on the same day tour by sedan, so there are no surprises:
| Cost | For 2 people | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car and driver | ₹6,400 | ₹3,200 each · fuel, tolls, parking included |
| Lunch | About ₹2,000 | About ₹1,000 (US$10) per person, mid-range |
| Taj Mahal tickets | ₹500 Indian · ₹2,600 foreign | Incl. the main mausoleum · booked with no booking fee · Agra Fort extra |
| Guide (optional) | ₹2,000–₹5,000 | Per day, for the whole group |
| Tips | Your choice | Never included or expected in the price |
Travelling as three? The sedan falls to ₹2,250 each. Five people in an Innova pay just ₹2,000 each.
Agra Day Trip Itinerary: Hour by Hour
This is how a typical day runs on our Same Day Taj Mahal Tour. Every timing can be changed.
6:00 AM: Pickup in Delhi
From your hotel, home, the airport or a station in Delhi, Gurugram or Noida. Prefer 5:00 AM? There's no extra cost.
On the way: Tea or breakfast
A stop at an FSSAI-licensed restaurant on the Yamuna Expressway, or wherever you'd like.
9:30 AM: The Taj Mahal
Your driver drops you close to the entry point and parks in the authorised parking, a short walk away. Allow 2 to 3 hours.
1:00 PM: Lunch
A good mid-range restaurant: about ₹1,000 (US$10) per person.
3:00 PM: Agra Fort
About 1½ hours in the Mughal fort. Add Mehtab Bagh or the Baby Taj free if there's time.
6:00 PM: Back in Delhi
Drop at your hotel, home or the airport.
Places to Visit on an Agra Tour from Delhi
- UNESCO site · 2–3 hrs
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's white marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, on the bank of the Yamuna.
- UNESCO site · 1½ hrs
Agra Fort
The red sandstone fort of the Mughals: see Jahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal, the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, and Musamman Burj, where Shah Jahan spent his last years as Aurangzeb's prisoner, looking out at the Taj.
- Free on request
Mehtab Bagh
A riverside garden facing the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna, beautiful in the late afternoon.
- Free on request
Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah)
A jewel-like marble tomb with fine inlay work, often called the draft of the Taj Mahal.
- On request · about 37 km from Agra
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's red sandstone capital, abandoned soon after it was built, and another UNESCO site.
- On request · near the expressway
Mathura & Vrindavan
Lord Krishna's birthplace and the temple town of Vrindavan, an easy addition on the way.
Agra Monument Timings & Taj Mahal Ticket Prices
| Monument | Usual hours | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 30 min before sunrise – 30 min before sunset | Fridays |
| Agra Fort | Sunrise – sunset | Open daily |
| Mehtab Bagh | Sunrise – sunset | Open daily |
| Baby Taj | Sunrise – sunset | Open daily |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Sunrise – sunset | Open daily |
Taj Mahal Ticket Prices (Day Visit)
| Visitor | Entry | Main mausoleum (optional) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian citizens & OCI | ₹50 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| SAARC & BIMSTEC visitors | ₹540 | ₹200 | ₹740 |
| Foreign nationals | ₹1,100 | ₹200 | ₹1,300 |
| Children under 15 | Free | Free | Free |
Night viewing runs on designated nights from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM (not on Fridays or during Ramzan): ₹510 for Indian citizens, ₹750 for foreign nationals and ₹500 for children aged 3–15, booked at least a day ahead at the ASI office in Agra. Everyone needs a valid government photo ID (foreign visitors: passport). Prices from the ASI Agra Circle, October 2026. They can change, so we confirm the current price when we book your tickets, with no booking fee.
Best Time for an Agra Trip from Delhi
- Season: October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is very hot, and July to September brings monsoon rain.
- Time of day: leave Delhi between 5:00 and 6:00 AM to beat the traffic, the heat and the biggest crowds at the Taj.
- Day of the week: never a Friday, when the Taj is closed. Weekdays are quieter than weekends and holidays.
- Winter fog: in December and January, thick early-morning fog can settle on the expressway. Your driver may suggest a slightly later start, because safety comes first.
Our Drivers' Tips for the Delhi to Agra Drive
- Send passport details in advance so we can book your Taj tickets, with no booking fee and no counter queue. Carry the same photo ID on the day.
- Travel light at the Taj. Only a small bag is allowed; food, tobacco, tripods, drones and large bags stay in the car.
- Eat safely. We stop only at FSSAI-licensed restaurants. Try Agra's petha and a breakfast of bedai with jalebi.
- Carry cash or UPI for lunch, small purchases and tips (tipping is at your discretion).
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a hat; there's a lot of walking on marble and stone.
Hunny
25+ years driving · Delhi–Agra specialist"What impressed us the most was his honesty and reliability." TripAdvisor guest, July 2026
Santosh
25+ years driving · All-India tours"He was very knowledgeable about every city and tourist site we visited." TripAdvisor guest
Delhi to Agra by Car or by Train?
By private car
- Door to door from your hotel or the airport
- Leave when you like and stop where you like
- Cheaper per person for families and groups
- Your driver waits at every monument
By train
- The fastest trains take under two hours
- Fixed departure times, booked in advance
- Taxis needed to and from the stations
- Best for solo travellers on a tight budget
What Guests Say About Our Agra Trips
Rated 4.9★ on TripAdvisor from 150+ reviews. Two recent guests on the Delhi to Agra day trip:
"He took us to all the highlights of the region, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh… His driving was safe and relaxed, and his vehicle was modern, spotless, spacious, and very comfortable."
"We had an absolutely incredible day trip to the Taj Mahal, and everything was perfect from start to finish!… definitely ask for Hunny! 10/10 experience."
Read every review on TripAdvisor or in our guest testimonials.
How to Book Your Agra Tour in 3 Steps
- Tell us your planSend your date, number of travellers and pickup point on WhatsApp or with the form. We reply with a written, all-inclusive quote, usually within the hour.
- Reserve with 10%Pay a 10% deposit by PayPal to confirm. Send passport details if you'd like us to book your monument tickets.
- Meet your driverWe share your driver's name and car details well before the trip. Pay the balance in India, in cash or by UPI.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Licensed, Insured and Trusted Since 1995
- Registered business with GST registration
- Commercially licensed vehicles with valid tourist permits
- Fully insured, GPS-fitted cars, cleaned after every trip
- Experienced drivers: Hunny and Santosh, 25+ years each
- Non-smoking, non-drinking English-speaking drivers
- Rated 4.9★ on TripAdvisor from 150+ reviews
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