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

Udupi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Udupi

With a population of 129,113, Udupi is a must-see destination in Karnataka, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Udupi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Udupi

Udupi in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2872
1 night at 3-star hotel
Udupi in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2872
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Udupi in April, when the average temperature is 7 °C, and the highest can go up to 8 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 129 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Udupi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Udupi

Plane

Although Udupi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mangalore Bajpe (IXE), which is located 28 miles from Udupi. Mangalore Bajpe is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Udupi departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Udupi is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 193 miles from Udupi. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Udupi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mangalore Bajpe (IXE), which is located 28 miles from Udupi. Mangalore Bajpe is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Udupi departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Udupi is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 193 miles from Udupi. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Udupi

IXEMangalore Bajpe
RQYShivamogga

Airlines serving Udupi

British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Star Air
Excellent (2 reviews)

Where to stay in Udupi

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,999 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Udupi

Most booked hotels in Udupi

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Samanvay Boutique Hotel Udupi
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,175+
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Fortune Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,942+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson Manipal
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,022+
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Sangam Residency Manipal
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 949+
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Paradise Isle Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 3,132+
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Reunion Samrat - Aparthotel
5 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 1,898+
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Hiring a car in Udupi

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