Coimbatore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coimbatore

With a population of 959,823, Coimbatore is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbatore has to offer.

When to visit Coimbatore

Coimbatore in October
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbatore in October
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbatore in April, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbatore, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Coimbatore

Plane

When flying to Coimbatore, you’ll arrive at Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coimbatore from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 22h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbatore is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 229 km from Coimbatore. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

When flying to Coimbatore, you’ll arrive at Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coimbatore from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 22h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbatore is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 229 km from Coimbatore. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Coimbatore

Airlines serving Coimbatore

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (257 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbatore

Average rates range from around $28 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $53 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbatore

Most booked hotels in Coimbatore

Radisson Blu Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3156 reviews)
$72+
The Residency Towers Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 687 reviews)
$87+
Vivanta Coimbatore
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1562 reviews)
$78+
ibis Coimbatore City Centre
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1098 reviews)
$41+
Shs Grand Park
5 stars
Okay (4.7, 36 reviews)
$13+

Renting a car in Coimbatore

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Coimbatore (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbatore, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Coimbatore (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbatore, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.