AI Travel Index / October 2026
Who AI recommends in Delhi
What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Delhi, asked from India. The squares show which assistants named each business.
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Hotels
- The Imperial, New DelhiCGPA
- The Leela Palace New DelhiCGPA
- ITC MauryaCGPA
- Shangri-La Eros New DelhiCGPA
- Taj Mahal, New DelhiCGPA
- The Oberoi, New DelhiCGPA
- The LaLiT New DelhiCGPA
- Roseate House, New DelhiCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, makemytrip.com, tripadvisor.com, booking.com
Asked: “What are the best hotels in Delhi?” and “Where should I stay in Delhi for a first visit?”
Restaurants
- Karim'sCGPA
- BukharaCGPA
- Dum PukhtCGPA
- Indian AccentCGPA
- Old Famous Jalebi WalaCGPA
- Andhra Bhavan CanteenCGPA
- GulatiCGPA
- Gulati RestaurantCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, bespokeindiaholidays.com, thehoteljournal.com, backpackingwithmylens.com
Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Delhi?” and “Where should I eat in Delhi for local food?”
Things to do
- ViatorCGPA
- BookMyShowCGPA
- Delhi By FootCGPA
- Delhi by LocalsCGPA
- Gatimaan ExpressCGPA
- GetYourGuideCGPA
- Haveli DharampuraCGPA
- India Private ToursCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, viator.com, getyourguide.com, tripadvisor.com
Asked: “What are the best things to do in Delhi?” and “Which tours in Delhi are worth booking?”
Tours and day trips
- GetYourGuideCGPA
- ViatorCGPA
- Intrepid TravelCGPA
- MakeMyTripCGPA
- Swan ToursCGPA
- Thomas Cook (India)CGPA
- Cox & KingsCGPA
- TourHQCGPA
Sources cited: srmholidays.in, justdial.com, tripoto.com, viator.com
Asked: “Best day trips from Delhi and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Delhi?”
Airport transfers
- OlaCGPA
- UberCGPA
- Delhi Metro Airport Express LineCGPA
- Airport Express MetroCGPA
- Avis IndiaCGPA
- Airport Express Metro LineCGPA
- Delhi AirportCGPA
- Delhi Airport (DEL)CGPA
Sources cited: travelopshq.com, delhiairporthotel.com, rome2rio.com, newdelhiairport.in
Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Delhi?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Delhi?”
eSIMs and mobile data
- AirtelCGPA
- JioCGPA
- AiraloCGPA
- HolaflyCGPA
- NomadCGPA
- SailyCGPA
- WhatsAppCGPA
- UbigiCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, esim.net, facebook.com, thebitjoy.com
Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Delhi?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Delhi?”
Travel insurance
- ICICI LombardCGPA
- Tata AIGCGPA
- HDFC ERGOCGPA
- Bajaj AllianzCGPA
- World NomadsCGPA
- CareCGPA
- PolicybazaarCGPA
- Zurich KotakCGPA
Sources cited: icicilombard.com, policybazaar.com, zurichkotak.com, cleartax.in
Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Delhi?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Delhi?”
Airlines
- Air IndiaCGPA
- IndiGoCGPA
- EmiratesCGPA
- Akasa AirCGPA
- Qatar AirwaysCGPA
- Air India ExpressCGPA
- British AirwaysCGPA
- Etihad AirwaysCGPA
Sources cited: kayak.com, skyscanner.com, cleartrip.com, flightconnections.com
Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Delhi?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Delhi?”
Other cities
How we ran it
On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.
Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.
We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.
This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.
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