Mathura travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mathura
With a population of 330.511, Mathura is a must-see destination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mathura to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Mathura
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mathura 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 7 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 233 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Mathura, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Mathura
Plane
Although Mathura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Agra Kheria (AGR), which is located 48 km from Mathura. 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 Mathura departs from Jaipur and takes around 1h.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Mathura.
Airlines serving Mathura
Where to stay in Mathura
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,727 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,961 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mathura
Most booked hotels in Mathura
Hiring a car in Mathura
Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Mathura (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. Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mathura, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.