Gaya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaya

With a population of 423,692, Gaya is a must-see destination in Bihar, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gaya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gaya

Gaya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 588
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 588
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gaya in May, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °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 August, when precipitation is around 328 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Gaya, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.

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How to Get to Gaya

Plane

When flying to Gaya, you’ll arrive at Gaya (GAY), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gaya departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 35m.

Plane

When flying to Gaya, you’ll arrive at Gaya (GAY), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gaya departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 35m.

Airports near Gaya

GAYGaya

Airlines serving Gaya

Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (216 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,257 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (542 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (64 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gaya

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,893 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,003 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaya

Most booked hotels in Gaya

Marasa Sarovar Premiere, Bodhgaya
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,507+
Gaurav guest house
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,002+

Hiring a car in Gaya

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Gaya (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.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Gaya (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.