Visakhapatnam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Visakhapatnam

With a population of 1.06 million, Visakhapatnam is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Visakhapatnam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4492
1 night at 3-star hotel
Visakhapatnam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4492
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Visakhapatnam

Plane

When flying to Visakhapatnam, you’ll arrive at Vishakhapatnam (VTZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Visakhapatnam departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Visakhapatnam, you’ll arrive at Vishakhapatnam (VTZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Visakhapatnam departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 15m.

Airports near Visakhapatnam

Airlines serving Visakhapatnam

Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,257 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Visakhapatnam

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,892 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,766 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Visakhapatnam

Most booked hotels in Visakhapatnam

The Gateway Hotel Beach Road
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,821+
Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,007+

Hiring a car in Visakhapatnam

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Visakhapatnam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Visakhapatnam, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Visakhapatnam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Visakhapatnam, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.