Panaji travel guide

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You're Going to Love Panaji

With a population of 65,586, Panaji is a must-see destination in Goa, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Panaji has to offer.

When to visit Panaji

Panaji in July
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Panaji in July
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Panaji

Plane

When flying to Panaji, you’ll arrive at Vasco da Gama Goa Intl (GOI), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Panaji from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 21h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Panaji, you’ll arrive at Vasco da Gama Goa Intl (GOI), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Panaji from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 21h 25m.

Airports near Panaji

Airlines serving Panaji

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,780 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Panaji

Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Panaji, with prices from $6 to $127 per night. Altinho is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Panaji are about 342% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Panaji

Most booked hotels in Panaji

Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon Goa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1368 reviews)
$144+
Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1258 reviews)
$240+
Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 963 reviews)
$216+
Vivanta Goa, Panaji
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 969 reviews)
$83+
Heritage Village Resort & Spa Goa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 897 reviews)
$90+
Fortune Miramar - Member Itc Hotel Group
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 212 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Panaji

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Panaji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Panaji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.