Travel and Stay in Mumbai

Local time

Click here to find out what the local time in India is at the moment. GMT + 5.5.

Climate

Mumbai has three main seasons - Summer, Monsoon and Winter. November-February, winter time, is the best time to visit. To see the local weather at this moment please click here.

Currency

The currency in India is the Rupee, although you will find that major credit cards are accepted at most larger hotels and restaurants in major cities. Bank notes stay in circulation for a long time in India. Tipping is not customary in India except in the most up market restaurants, and even then, it's a few rupees rather than a percentage of the bill. Use this currency converter to find out how much the rupee is worth in your currency.

By air

Mumbai is a major international gateway to India with international flights from most countries of the world. Air India and many other international air carriers operate regular flights to and via Mumbai. For more information on the airport in Mumbai please click here.

By road

Mumbai is connected by good motorable roads with all major tourist centers. Click here for a Mumbai city map on which you can see the major highways, railways and the airport.

Tourist Taxi
Rates vary according to the car.
Imported Cars: Rs. 1500/- for 8 hrs or 80 km, extra Rs. 15/- per km or Rs. 100/- per hour.

Taxis will be available 45 minutes after the call is placed. Telephone numbers of the call taxis are: +91 22 3244333 and +91 22 44224422.

Metered taxi
Rs. 13 for first 1.6 km. Additional fare to be paid as per tariff, card available with the driver.

Auto Rickshaw

Rs. 9 for first 1.6 km. Additional fare to be paid as per tariff, card available with the driver.
Rates are subject to vary. You are advised to check with the respective transport services to confirm the rate card.