Kolkata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kolkata
With a population of 4.63 million, Kolkata is the largest city in West Bengal, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kolkata has to offer.
When to visit Kolkata
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kolkata in April, when the average temperature is 31 °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 14 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 356 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kolkata, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.
How to Get to Kolkata
Plane
When flying to Kolkata, you’ll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), which is located 13 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kolkata from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 23h 25m.
Airports near Kolkata
Airlines serving Kolkata
Where to stay in Kolkata
From 5-star hotels such as the Taj Bengal to great affordable options like the Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport, Kolkata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kolkata, with prices from C$ 8 to C$ 271 per night. Salt Lake City is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kolkata are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kolkata
Most booked hotels in Kolkata
Renting a car in Kolkata
Renting a car in Kolkata costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 227 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre in Kolkata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.86 and C$ 27.81. Standard (Class Standard Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kolkata, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.