Gwalior travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gwalior

With a population of 882.458, Gwalior is a must-see destination in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gwalior to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gwalior

Gwalior in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1014
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gwalior in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1014
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gwalior in June, when the average temperature is 35 °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 7 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 274 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gwalior, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Gwalior

Plane

When flying to Gwalior, you’ll arrive at Gwalior (GWL), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gwalior departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Gwalior, you’ll arrive at Gwalior (GWL), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gwalior departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Airports near Gwalior

Airlines serving Gwalior

Air India
Okay (2,256 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)

Where to stay in Gwalior

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,872 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gwalior

Most booked hotels in Gwalior

Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,429+
Hotel Landmark
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,319+

Hiring a car in Gwalior

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Gwalior (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 ₹ 1,669. The most frequently booked car type in Gwalior is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Gwalior (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 ₹ 1,669. The most frequently booked car type in Gwalior is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.