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.

When to visit Jaipur

Jaipur in June
Estimated hotel price
€97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jaipur in June
Estimated hotel price
€97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jaipur in June, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 40 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jaipur, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jaipur

Plane

When flying to Jaipur, you’ll arrive at Jaipur Sanganeer (JAI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

Indian Railways is the only carrier operating train routes to Jaipur. The train journey from Jaipur to New Delhi takes 4h 30m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Agra, expect to pay about €32 for a 13h 15m trip. The train station in Jaipur is called Jaipur Train Station, and is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Jaipur. Jaipur’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Jaipur, you’ll arrive at Jaipur Sanganeer (JAI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

Indian Railways is the only carrier operating train routes to Jaipur. The train journey from Jaipur to New Delhi takes 4h 30m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Agra, expect to pay about €32 for a 13h 15m trip. The train station in Jaipur is called Jaipur Train Station, and is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Jaipur. Jaipur’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Jaipur

Airlines serving Jaipur

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (64 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (11 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (340 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jaipur

From 5-star hotels such as the White Tulips Home Stay to great affordable options like the Pearl Palace Heritage, Jaipur offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €27 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €94 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zostel Jaipur and Nahargarh Palace Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jaipur

Most booked hotels in Jaipur

Fairmont Jaipur
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€157+
ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jaipur
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Jaipur Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€75+
Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€52+
Hilton Jaipur
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€59+
The Lalit Jaipur
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€52+

Hiring a car in Jaipur

Expect to pay €1.17 per litre in Jaipur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.94 and €18.59.

Expect to pay €1.17 per litre in Jaipur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.94 and €18.59.