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

Mathura travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mathura

With a population of 330.511, Mathura is a must-see destination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mathura to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mathura

Mathura in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 963
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mathura in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 963
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mathura in May, when the average temperature is 34 °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 233 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Mathura, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Mathura

Plane

Although Mathura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jewar Noida Intl (DXN), which is located 75 km from Mathura. Ghāziābād Hindon is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mathura departs from Dehradun and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Mathura is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 131 km from Mathura. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Plane

Although Mathura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jewar Noida Intl (DXN), which is located 75 km from Mathura. Ghāziābād Hindon is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mathura departs from Dehradun and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Mathura is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 131 km from Mathura. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Airports near Mathura

DELNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Airlines serving Mathura

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mathura

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,805 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,446 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mathura

Most booked hotels in Mathura

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Dwarika Palace
5 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
₹ 664+
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The Raman Palace - A Budget Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,139+
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Shyam Palace Inn
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 1,329+
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Hiring a car in Mathura

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Mathura (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 Mathura (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.

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