Guwahati travel guide
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You're Going to Love Guwahati
With a population of 899.094, Guwahati is the largest city in Assam, 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 Guwahati to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Guwahati
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guwahati in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °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 351 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Guwahati, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.
How to Get to Guwahati
Plane
When flying to Guwahati, you’ll arrive at Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Guwahati include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Akasa Air. The shortest domestic flight to Guwahati departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 10m.
Airlines serving Guwahati
Where to stay in Guwahati
From 5-star hotels such as the Vivanta Guwahati to great affordable options like the Hotel Royal Heritage, Guwahati offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,624 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,019 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Guwahati
Most booked hotels in Guwahati
Hiring a car in Guwahati
Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Guwahati (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. The most frequently booked car type in Guwahati is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.