Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Madurai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madurai

With a population of 909,908, Madurai is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Madurai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Madurai

Madurai in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madurai in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madurai 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 68 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madurai, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Madurai

Plane

When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Madurai from the United States departs from New York and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car rental from Kochi, which is about 126 miles from Madurai. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Madurai from the United States departs from New York and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car rental from Kochi, which is about 126 miles from Madurai. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Madurai

TCRTuticorin
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil
IXMMadurai

Airlines serving Madurai

Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,940 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (75 reviews)
Scoot
Good (309 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (76 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (11 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (220 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (86 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madurai

Average rates range from around $30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $47 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madurai

Most booked hotels in Madurai

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Heritage Madurai
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1494 reviews)
$79+
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Jc Residency Madurai
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1667 reviews)
$59+
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Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 660 reviews)
$107+
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Hotel Vijay
3 stars
Good (6.2, 816 reviews)
$12+
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Hotel Supreme
3 stars
Okay (4.2, 670 reviews)
$13+
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Renting a car in Madurai

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

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