Mumbai travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mumbai
With 12.69 million inhabitants, Mumbai is the most populous city in India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mumbai has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mumbai
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cecconi's Mumbai (Soho House,16 Juhu Tara Road) and Soho House Mumbai (16 Juhu Tara Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, San:Qi (1 Dr Elijah Moses Rd) and Aer Bar & Lounge (1 Dr Elijah Moses Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mumbai.
When to visit Mumbai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mumbai in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 819 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Mumbai, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Mumbai
Plane
When flying to Mumbai, you’ll arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) (BOM), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mumbai from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 18h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mumbai.
Airlines serving Mumbai
Where to stay in Mumbai
From 5-star hotels such as the Itc Grand Central, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai to great affordable options like the The Legend Hotel- Santacruz Near Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Kumkum and Indie Stays. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mumbai, with prices from C$ 10 to C$ 377 per night. Western Suburbs is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mumbai are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Colaba - Hotel Suncity Apollo, Colaba, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai and President, Mumbai - Ihcl Seleqtions have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Colaba will cost you about C$ 8 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mumbai
Most booked hotels in Mumbai
Renting a car in Mumbai
Renting a car in Mumbai costs C$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 356 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.82 per litre in Mumbai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.81 and C$ 29.07. The most frequently booked car type in Mumbai is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.