Patna travel guide
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You're Going to Love Patna
With a population of 1.60 million, Patna is the largest city in Bihar, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patna has to offer.
When to visit Patna
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Patna in May, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 12.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Patna, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Patna
Plane
When flying to Patna, you’ll arrive at Patna (PAT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Patna from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 05m.
Airlines serving Patna
Where to stay in Patna
Average rates range from around $20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Patna
Most booked hotels in Patna
Renting a car in Patna
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Patna (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. The most frequently booked car type in Patna is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.