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

Vellore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vellore

With a population of 177,081, Vellore is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vellore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Vellore

Vellore in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 477
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vellore in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 477
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vellore in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 183 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Vellore, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Vellore

Plane

Although Vellore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirupati (TIR), which is located 57 miles from Vellore. Bengaluru Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Vellore departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Vellore is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 104 miles from Vellore. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Vellore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirupati (TIR), which is located 57 miles from Vellore. Bengaluru Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Vellore departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Vellore is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 104 miles from Vellore. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Vellore

BLRBengaluru Intl
MAAChennai
TIRTirupati

Airlines serving Vellore

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vellore

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,038 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,550 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vellore

Most booked hotels in Vellore

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Khanna Fiesta - A Bergamont Hotel, Vellore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,847+
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Jaya Krishna Mansions
4 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
₹ 949+
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Hiring a car in Vellore

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