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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Mumbai

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Mumbai, asked from India. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

42 businesses named; 83% by only one assistant

  1. The Taj Mahal PalaceCGPA
  2. Four Seasons Hotel MumbaiCGPA
  3. Taj Lands EndCGPA
  4. The Leela MumbaiCGPA
  5. The OberoiCGPA
  6. The St. Regis MumbaiCGPA
  7. Trident, Nariman PointCGPA
  8. Abode Boutique HotelCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, tripadvisor.com, in.hotels.com, expedia.co.in

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Mumbai?” and “Where should I stay in Mumbai for a first visit?”

Restaurants

53 businesses named; 79% by only one assistant

  1. The Bombay CanteenCGPA
  2. The TableCGPA
  3. GajaleeCGPA
  4. MasqueCGPA
  5. TrishnaCGPA
  6. Aaswad Upahar & Mithai GruhCGPA
  7. Indian AccentCGPA
  8. Leopold CafeCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, paperboard.co.in, cntraveller.in, tripadvisor.com

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Mumbai?” and “Where should I eat in Mumbai for local food?”

Things to do

22 businesses named; 86% by only one assistant

  1. TripadvisorCGPA
  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu SangrahalayaCGPA
  3. Taj Mahal PalaceCGPA
  4. GetYourGuideCGPA
  5. Bollywood Park Filmcity MumbaiCGPA
  6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusCGPA
  7. Cityscape Mumbai ToursCGPA
  8. Colaba MarketCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, tripadvisor.in, viator.com, klook.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Mumbai?” and “Which tours in Mumbai are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

47 businesses named; 83% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. TripadvisorCGPA
  3. ViatorCGPA
  4. Linda Tours MumbaiCGPA
  5. Grand Mumbai ToursCGPA
  6. Magical Mumbai ToursCGPA
  7. ThrillophiliaCGPA
  8. Veena WorldCGPA

Sources cited: banbanjara.com, tripadvisor.com, justdial.com, tripadvisor.in

Asked: “Best day trips from Mumbai and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Mumbai?”

Airport transfers

33 businesses named; 85% by only one assistant

  1. UberCGPA
  2. OlaCGPA
  3. GetYourGuideCGPA
  4. Mumbai MetroCGPA
  5. ViatorCGPA
  6. Adani OneAppCGPA
  7. Airports Authority of IndiaCGPA
  8. Avis IndiaCGPA

Sources cited: rome2rio.com, viator.com, csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com, uber.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Mumbai?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Mumbai?”

eSIMs and mobile data

22 businesses named; 41% by only one assistant

  1. AirtelCGPA
  2. JioCGPA
  3. AiraloCGPA
  4. HolaflyCGPA
  5. WhatsAppCGPA
  6. SailyCGPA
  7. NomadCGPA
  8. Reliance JioCGPA

Sources cited: roafly.com, simcorner.com, thebitjoy.com, google.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Mumbai?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Mumbai?”

Travel insurance

23 businesses named; 78% by only one assistant

  1. ICICI LombardCGPA
  2. Bajaj AllianzCGPA
  3. Tata AIGCGPA
  4. HDFC ERGOCGPA
  5. World NomadsCGPA
  6. Aajjo.comCGPA
  7. Allianz Global AssistanceCGPA
  8. Allianz Travel InsuranceCGPA

Sources cited: indusindinsurance.com, wise.com, justdial.com, tataaig.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Mumbai?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Mumbai?”

Airlines

16 businesses named; 50% by only one assistant

  1. Air IndiaCGPA
  2. IndiGoCGPA
  3. Akasa AirCGPA
  4. EmiratesCGPA
  5. Qatar AirwaysCGPA
  6. Etihad AirwaysCGPA
  7. Singapore AirlinesCGPA
  8. SpiceJetCGPA

Sources cited: skyscanner.com, momondo.com, skyscanner.co.in, cleartrip.com

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Mumbai?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Mumbai?”

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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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