Jaipur travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jaipur
With a population of 2.71 million, Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jaipur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Jaipur
Other activities
When to visit Jaipur
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jaipur in June, when the average temperature is 93.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jaipur, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Jaipur
Plane
When flying to Jaipur, you’ll arrive at Jaipur Sanganeer (JAI), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Jaipur from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 27h 42m.
Train
The train station in Jaipur is called Jaipur Train Station, and is located 0.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Jaipur is to pick up a car rental from Gurugram, which is about 214 km from Jaipur. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Gurugram.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Jaipur. Jaipur’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.
Airports near Jaipur
Airlines serving Jaipur
Where to stay in Jaipur
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Royal Orchid Jaipur to great affordable options like the Pearl Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel, Jaipur offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jaipur
Most booked hotels in Jaipur
Renting a car in Jaipur
Renting a car in Jaipur costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Jaipur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Jaipur is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.