Ranchi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ranchi

With a population of 846,454, Ranchi is the largest city in Jharkhand, 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 Ranchi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ranchi

Ranchi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2435
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ranchi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2435
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ranchi in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °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 338 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Ranchi, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to Ranchi

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Ranchi include IndiGo, Vistara and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Ranchi include IndiGo, Vistara and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 40m.

Airports near Ranchi

GAYGaya

Airlines serving Ranchi

Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)

Where to stay in Ranchi

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ranchi

Hiring a car in Ranchi

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Ranchi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,667.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Ranchi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,667.