Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kanyakumari travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kanyakumari

With a population of 20,540, Kanyakumari is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kanyakumari to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 580
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanyakumari in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 580
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kanyakumari

Plane

Although Kanyakumari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 50 miles from Kanyakumari. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanyakumari departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kanyakumari is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 155 miles from Kanyakumari. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Kanyakumari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 50 miles from Kanyakumari. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanyakumari departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kanyakumari is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 155 miles from Kanyakumari. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Kanyakumari

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Kanyakumari

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (89 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kanyakumari

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,044 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanyakumari

Most booked hotels in Kanyakumari

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Hotel Ar Residency
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 854+
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Hotel Skyark
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 759+
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Ocean Heritage
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 2,088+
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Hotel Sunrise
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
₹ 1,234+
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Tri Sea Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
₹ 2,372+
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Hotel Ganesh Lodge
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
₹ 759+
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Hiring a car in Kanyakumari

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kanyakumari (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kanyakumari (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.