Faridabad travel guide
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You're Going to Love Faridabad
With a population of 1.22 million, Faridabad is the largest city in Haryana, India by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Faridabad to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Faridabad
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Faridabad in June, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 40 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Faridabad, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Faridabad
Plane
Although Faridabad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL), which is located 26 km from Faridabad. Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Faridabad departs from Jaipur and takes around 50m.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Faridabad.
Airlines serving Faridabad
Where to stay in Faridabad
Average rates range from around ₹ 1,281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Faridabad
Hiring a car in Faridabad
Hiring a car in Faridabad costs ₹ 5,028 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.
Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Faridabad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,172 and ₹ 1,563. The most frequently booked car type in Faridabad is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.