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

Madurai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madurai

With a population of 909,908, Madurai is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Madurai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Madurai

Madurai in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madurai in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madurai in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 173 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madurai, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.

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How to Get to Madurai

Plane

When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 204 km from Madurai. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 204 km from Madurai. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Madurai

TCRTuticorin
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil
IXMMadurai

Airlines serving Madurai

British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,490 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,768 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,966 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,017 reviews)
Scoot
Good (322 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (82 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (82 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (231 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (15 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (87 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madurai

Average rates range from around $53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madurai

Most booked hotels in Madurai

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Heritage Madurai
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Vijay
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$23+
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Hotel Supreme
3 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
$21+
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Hiring a car in Madurai

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.69 and $30.25.

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.69 and $30.25.