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
$25
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vellore in April
Estimated hotel price
$25
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 91 km from Vellore. The shortest flight to Vellore from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 13h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Vellore is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 125 km from Vellore. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Plane

Although Vellore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tirupati (TIR), which is located 91 km from Vellore. The shortest flight to Vellore from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 13h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Vellore is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 125 km from Vellore. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Airports near Vellore

BLRBengaluru Intl
MAAChennai
TIRTirupati

Airlines serving Vellore

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vellore

Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vellore

Hiring a car in Vellore

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

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