Mumbai travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mumbai
With 12.69 million inhabitants, Mumbai is the most populous city in India. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mumbai has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mumbai
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cecconi's Mumbai (Soho House,16 Juhu Tara Road) and Soho House Mumbai (16 Juhu Tara Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, San:Qi (1 Dr Elijah Moses Rd) and Aer Bar & Lounge (1 Dr Elijah Moses Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mumbai.
When to visit Mumbai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mumbai in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 819 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Mumbai, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Mumbai
Plane
When flying to Mumbai, you’ll arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) (BOM), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mumbai from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h 45m.
Airlines serving Mumbai
Where to stay in Mumbai
From 5-star hotels such as the Itc Grand Central, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai to great affordable options like the Residency Hotel - Fort - Mumbai, Mumbai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €114 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Kumkum and Indie Stays. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mumbai, with prices from €6 to €238 per night. Western Suburbs is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mumbai are about 11% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Colaba - In Mumbai’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Suncity Apollo, Colaba, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai and President, Mumbai - Ihcl Seleqtions.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mumbai
Most booked hotels in Mumbai
Hiring a car in Mumbai
Expect to pay €1.25 per litre in Mumbai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.94 and €19.92. The most frequently booked car type in Mumbai is Standard (Class Standard Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Xcent or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.