Guwahati travel guide

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You're Going to Love Guwahati

With a population of 899,094, Guwahati is the largest city in Assam, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Guwahati to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Guwahati

Guwahati in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5641
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guwahati in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5641
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guwahati in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 351 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Guwahati, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Guwahati

Plane

When flying to Guwahati, you’ll arrive at Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Guwahati include IndiGo, Qantas Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Guwahati departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Guwahati, you’ll arrive at Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Guwahati include IndiGo, Qantas Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Guwahati departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Guwahati

Airlines serving Guwahati

United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,256 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (64 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Guwahati

From 5-star hotels such as the Vivanta Guwahati to great affordable options like the Hotel Royal Heritage, Guwahati offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,613 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,986 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guwahati

Most booked hotels in Guwahati

Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,664+
Hotel Lilawati Grand
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,753+

Hiring a car in Guwahati

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Guwahati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669. The most frequently booked car type in Guwahati is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Guwahati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669. The most frequently booked car type in Guwahati is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.