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

Salem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salem

With a population of 778,396, Salem is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India.

When to visit Salem

Salem in January
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salem in January
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salem 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 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Salem, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Salem

Plane

When flying to Salem, you’ll arrive at Salem (SXV), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salem is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 174 miles from Salem. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Plane

When flying to Salem, you’ll arrive at Salem (SXV), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salem is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 174 miles from Salem. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Airports near Salem

SXVSalem
CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil

Airlines serving Salem

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salem

Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salem

Hiring a car in Salem

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Salem (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 Salem (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.

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