Coimbatore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coimbatore

With a population of 959,823, Coimbatore is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Coimbatore to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Coimbatore

Coimbatore in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4045
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbatore in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4045
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbatore in April, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 137 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbatore, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Coimbatore

Plane

When flying to Coimbatore, you’ll arrive at Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Coimbatore include IndiGo, KLM and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coimbatore departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.

Plane

When flying to Coimbatore, you’ll arrive at Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Coimbatore include IndiGo, KLM and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coimbatore departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.

Airports near Coimbatore

Airlines serving Coimbatore

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbatore

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,022 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,481 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbatore

Most booked hotels in Coimbatore

Radisson Blu Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,334+
The Residency Towers Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,254+
Vivanta Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,270+
ibis Coimbatore City Centre
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,502+

Hiring a car in Coimbatore

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Coimbatore (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbatore, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Coimbatore (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbatore, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.