Chennai travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chennai
With a population of 4.33 million, Chennai is the largest city in Tamil Nadu, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chennai has to offer.
When to visit Chennai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chennai in May, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °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 November, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Chennai, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Chennai
Plane
When flying to Chennai, you’ll arrive at Chennai (MAA), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Chennai from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 15m.
Airlines serving Chennai
Where to stay in Chennai
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Chennai By Grt Hotels to great affordable options like the ibis Chennai Sipcot, Chennai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €75 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mallika Residency and Season 4 Residences -Thiruvanmiyur Near Tidel park Apollo Proton cancer center and IIT Madras Research Park. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chennai, with prices from €6 to €132 per night. Mylapore is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chennai are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chennai
Most booked hotels in Chennai
Hiring a car in Chennai
Hiring a car in Chennai costs €59 per day, on average, or €356 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
Expect to pay €1.16 per litre in Chennai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.81 and €18.41. The most frequently booked car type in Chennai is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.