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

Auroville travel guide

Auroville Tourism | Auroville Guide

You're Going to Love Auroville

With a population of 2,000, Auroville is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 34 days in order to fully appreciate everything Auroville has to offer.

When to visit Auroville

Auroville in September
Estimated hotel price
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auroville in September
Estimated hotel price
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Auroville

Plane

When flying to Auroville, you’ll arrive at Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Auroville is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 131 km from Auroville. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Plane

When flying to Auroville, you’ll arrive at Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Auroville is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 131 km from Auroville. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Airports near Auroville

PNYPondicherry
MAAChennai

Airlines serving Auroville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Auroville

Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $34 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Auroville

Most booked hotels in Auroville

See all
Accord Puducherry
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
View
Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$87+
View

Hiring a car in Auroville

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Auroville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Auroville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

Auroville Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Auroville city guide for the best Auroville travel tips. To help you organise your Auroville trip ideas, this Auroville visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.