Ahmedabadઅમદાવાદ

The questions people ask first about Ahmedabad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
• SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
• Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
• SafetyAhmedabad is generally safe for visitors, including solo women in the daytime.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Street or quick mealChai at a street stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Auto rickshaw, 5 km (3.1 mi)Auto rickshaw, 3.1 mi (5 km)Agree the fare first.₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or monument entryForeigner rates can be higher (check)₹50–300 (≈ US$1–4)
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
• Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
• High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹9,000 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

AMD Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (About 15 km (9.3 mi) NE of the centre at Hansol; prepaid auto about ₹200–300, taxi more (check). International terminal is not open 24 h — expect to wait outside if you arrive early for a flight.)AMD Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (About 9.3 mi (15 km) NE of the centre at Hansol; prepaid auto about ₹200–300, taxi more (check). International terminal is not open 24 h — expect to wait outside if you arrive early for a flight.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed

Mid

₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed

High

₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

• Summer heat: May afternoons reach 42°C (108°F)+; plan indoor or early-morning sightseeing.Summer heat: May afternoons reach 108°F (42°C)+; plan indoor or early-morning sightseeing.
• Monsoon (Jul–Aug) brings street flooding and cancelled trains.
• Agree auto fares before boarding; use the airport prepaid booth.
• Touts at the airport and railway station offer 'help' for a fee.
• Dress modestly at mosques, temples and the ashram; shoes off at religious sites.
• Drink bottled or filtered water only.