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City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaIndia21.2° · 72.8°
Surat,India.
Global diamond hub cutting 90% of the world's diamonds.
Surat · IN
SuratIndia
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Surat International Airport (STV)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
4,600,830.8
Total residents
Global rank
#595
Wanderlust index
Best time
October to February
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Local time
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Money in use
Language
Hindi, English, Gujarati
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Surat
Global diamond hub cutting 90% of the world's diamonds.
A vibrant city on Gujarat's Tapi River blending 600+ years of heritage with modern energy. Known as the "Gateway to the World" for its historic role in global trade, Surat today offers temples, beaches, museums, and renowned textile and diamond industries. A compelling mix of cultural landmarks, cuisine, and commerce.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Surat scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
3.5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
3.5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
13
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
4
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
3.5
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
3
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.8
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Surat
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: October to February.
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in October · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Surat
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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Surat Castle
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Dutch Garden
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Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium
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Science Centre
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Sardar Patel Museum
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Surat
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,800
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$1,192
-34%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,800
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$14,718.9
+718%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$4,092
+127%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
13
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Surat
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
City Light Town
Sagrampura
Dumas Road
Nanpura
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Surat guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
Insider tips · Wanderlust Pro
Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Suratguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Surat
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Surat International Airport (STV)
02
Money
- Currency — Indian Rupee (INR)
- Affordability — 3.5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 13 Mbps
- Internet score — 2.5/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 4/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Hindi, English, Gujarati
06
Timing
- Best window — October to February
- Time zone — Asia/Kolkata
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Surat safe for travelers?+
Surat has a safety rating of 4 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Surat?+
The best time to visit Surat is October to February.
How expensive is Surat?+
Surat has an affordability score of 3.5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Surat?+
Surat has an average internet speed of 13 Mbps.
What currency does Surat use?+
The currency used in Surat is Indian Rupee (INR).
What language is spoken in Surat?+
The primary language spoken in Surat is Hindi, English, Gujarati.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Real tradeoffs
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