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Planning a trip to Agra from the UK? Enjoy a stress-free arrival and luxurious stay with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
Visitors travelling from the UK to India can apply for an e-visa online. Please apply at least a week before you fly.
Expect a sincerely warm welcome with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Pre-book airport assistance and you’ll be whisked from the airport, straight to The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, a luxury hotel in Agra. Contactless check-in, in-room dining and a 24-hour butler service make the transition into holiday mode effortless.
The easiest way to reach Agra is by taking a direct flight into New Delhi. Flights from London and Manchester airports take around 9 hours. From here, it is a comfortable 4 hours via highway to the best luxury hotel in Agra.
Indian rupees are not available internationally, so you cannot exchange currency before you travel. However, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts offers onsite foreign exchange with excellent rates. The hotel group also accepts payment by international MasterCard and visa credit and debit cards, and American Express.
The best time to visit Agra from the UK is from October to March, when temperatures are a comfortable 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.
During the winter (December to February), overnight temperatures can fall to 2 degrees, so be sure to pack something warm if you plan on visiting India from the UK at this time.
Loose, long sleeved tops and trousers are comfortable in the heat of summer and will protect you from the sun. Closed shoes are recommended for walking around sightseeing places in Agra.
Gentlemen are requested to wear closed shoes and full length trousers in all restaurants at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
A water bottle – this can be refilled without charge with chilled, filtered water at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ luxury hotel in Agra.
A plug adaptor - India has two types of three-pin plug sockets. Type D is for phone chargers, laptops etc. Type M connects to high voltages used for large appliances, like fridge-freezers.
In 2025, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra was ranked Best Resort in India and entered the Hall of Fame at the Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards. It was also recognised by Condé Nast Traveller as the Favourite Indian Hotel for Design.
Location
This luxury hotel in Agra is just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal. The drive from Delhi takes around 4 hours on the Yamuna Expressway.
Book a Luxury Suite and bask in unrestricted Taj Mahal views from the unique octagonal glass-panelled rain shower, standalone bathtub and private sun terrace attached to the bathroom.
Esphahan serves recipes inherited from Mughal Emperors' kitchens by demure candlelight, with live traditional music.
The couples’ spa suite offers Taj Mahal views.
Renew your vows at the best of luxury hotels in Agra. Members of the Oberoi team will help dress you in traditional wedding attire before leading you to a private onsite venue for your special ceremony.
Book a room or suite with a private balcony and experience a romantic dinner for two with views of the Taj Mahal silhouetted against the night sky. A Royal Indian Thali provides an authentic taste of this timeless destination.
Dine Under the Stars with a romantic dinner for two, beside cascading waterbodies and a mirror-like reflection pool. An impressive and truly unforgettable experience at the best of luxury hotels in Agra.
Book Unforgettable Holidays at The Oberoi Amarvilas, #1 of the best luxury hotels in Agra and enjoy daily breakfast, savings on other food and beverages, spa credit and more.
Published Date:February 10, 2026
