With a population of 5,287, Matheran is a must-see destination in Maharashtra, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matheran has to offer.
Although Matheran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) (BOM), which is located 27 miles from Matheran. The shortest flight to Matheran from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 18h 30m.
Another option to get to Matheran is to pick up a car rental from Mumbai, which is about 29 miles from Matheran. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Mumbai.
Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $30 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Matheran (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.