Visakhapatnam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Visakhapatnam

With a population of 1.06 million, Visakhapatnam is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Visakhapatnam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4488
1 night at 3-star hotel
Visakhapatnam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4488
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Visakhapatnam

Plane

When flying to Visakhapatnam, you’ll arrive at Vishakhapatnam (VTZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Visakhapatnam include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Visakhapatnam departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Visakhapatnam, you’ll arrive at Vishakhapatnam (VTZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Visakhapatnam include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Visakhapatnam departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 30m.

Airports near Visakhapatnam

Airlines serving Visakhapatnam

Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,255 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (535 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,769 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Scoot
Good (250 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (147 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (143 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Visakhapatnam

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,925 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,774 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Visakhapatnam

Most booked hotels in Visakhapatnam

The Gateway Hotel Beach Road
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,833+
Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,011+

Hiring a car in Visakhapatnam

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Visakhapatnam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,666. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Visakhapatnam, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Visakhapatnam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,666. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Visakhapatnam, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.