Moving to Rajkot — The Complete Relocation Guide

Moving to Rajkot means joining a city known for education, trade, services. Rajkot blends opportunity with everyday liveability — strong job markets, established educational institutions and a growing rental ecosystem of PGs, shared flats and family homes. This guide covers the practical parts: where to live, what to budget, and what to sort out in your first month.

About Rajkot

Rajkot is one of Gujarat's most-loved cities for students and working professionals looking for quality rentals.

Where to live in Rajkot

The best areas depend on where you'll work. Popular residential clusters include Central Rajkot, Rajkot East, Rajkot West, Rajkot North, Rajkot South. If you're joining a company at Business Park 1, Rajkot or Business Park 2, Rajkot, live within 4-6 km to keep the daily commute under an hour.

Budget for your first month in Rajkot

• Rent (1 BHK): ₹9,000 – ₹20,000 per month
• Security deposit: 1-3 months of rent
• Furnishing (if unfurnished): ₹40,000-₹80,000 one-time
• Food: ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 per month
• Transport: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 per month
• Utilities: ₹800 – ₹2,200 per month
• Internet: ₹499 – ₹1,199 per month

Getting around Rajkot

Metro & rapid transit: Rajkot is served by city buses and shared autos; rapid transit options continue to expand as demand grows.

Buses: State transport and private operators run frequent buses across Rajkot and to nearby towns.

Cab and auto services (Uber, Ola, Rapido) are available city-wide.

Healthcare

Major hospitals include Apollo Rajkot, Fortis Rajkot, Rajkot Civil Hospital, Manipal Hospital Rajkot. Most localities also have clinics and diagnostic labs within 1 km.

Schools and colleges

Higher-education institutions include Rajkot University, Rajkot Institute of Technology, Rajkot Medical College, Rajkot College of Commerce.

Weekend life in Rajkot

Open spaces: Rajkot Botanical Garden, Rajkot City Park, Lake Garden Rajkot. Shopping & entertainment: Rajkot Central Mall, City Square Rajkot, Phoenix Rajkot. Food scene: Local thali houses across Rajkot, Rajkot street food markets, Cafe chains in Rajkot.

First-month relocation checklist

• Shortlist and visit 3-5 flats or PGs before signing
• Sign a written rental agreement on stamp paper
• Complete police verification via your landlord
• Update your Aadhaar address (optional but useful)
• Set up broadband — typically 24-72 hours in Rajkot
• Register on local grocery/quick-commerce apps
• Find a nearby clinic, chemist and gym
• Explore public transit routes to your workplace