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

Gwalior travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gwalior

With a population of 882,458, Gwalior is a must-see destination in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gwalior deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Gwalior

Gwalior in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gwalior in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2323
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gwalior in June, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 274 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gwalior, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Gwalior

Plane

When flying to Gwalior, you’ll arrive at Gwalior (GWL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Gwalior include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Akasa Air. The shortest domestic flight to Gwalior departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Gwalior is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 175 miles from Gwalior. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Plane

When flying to Gwalior, you’ll arrive at Gwalior (GWL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Gwalior include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Akasa Air. The shortest domestic flight to Gwalior departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Gwalior is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 175 miles from Gwalior. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Airports near Gwalior

Airlines serving Gwalior

Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)

Where to stay in Gwalior

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,670 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,460 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gwalior

Most booked hotels in Gwalior

Regenta Place Gwalior
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,278+

Hiring a car in Gwalior

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Gwalior (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Gwalior (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.