Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mathura to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mathura

Mathura in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1000
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mathura in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1000
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mathura departs from Amritsar and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Mathura. The train journey from Mathura to Gloucester takes 19h 26m and costs around ₹ 120,842 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about ₹ 110,963 for a 20h 55m trip.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mathura departs from Amritsar and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Mathura. The train journey from Mathura to Gloucester takes 19h 26m and costs around ₹ 120,842 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about ₹ 110,963 for a 20h 55m trip.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Mathura.

Airports near Mathura

DELNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
AGRAgra Kheria
GWLGwalior

Airlines serving Mathura

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,931 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mathura

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,624 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,661 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mathura

Most booked hotels in Mathura

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Nidhivan Sarovar Portico Vrindavan
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,535+
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Sangam Palace Guest House
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 852+
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Hiring a car in Mathura

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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