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

Ranchi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ranchi

With a population of 846,454, Ranchi is the largest city in Jharkhand, India by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ranchi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ranchi

Ranchi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3052
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ranchi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3052
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ranchi in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 338 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Ranchi, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to Ranchi

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Ranchi include IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from Patna and takes around 45m.

Plane

When flying to Ranchi, you’ll arrive at Ranchi (IXR), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Ranchi include IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express. The shortest domestic flight to Ranchi departs from Patna and takes around 45m.

Airports near Ranchi

IXRRanchi
GAYGaya

Airlines serving Ranchi

Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (8 reviews)
Bhutan Airlines
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Where to stay in Ranchi

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,691 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,037 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ranchi

Most booked hotels in Ranchi

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Chanakya Bnr
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,460+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,738+
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Hotel Arham Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 854+
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Hiring a car in Ranchi

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Ranchi (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 Ranchi (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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