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

Kollam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kollam

With a population of 394,163, Kollam is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kollam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kollam

Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1072
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1072
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kollam

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 57 km from Kollam. 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 Kollam departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kollam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 123 km from Kollam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 57 km from Kollam. 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 Kollam departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kollam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 123 km from Kollam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Kollam

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram
COKKochi

Airlines serving Kollam

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kollam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,543 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,497 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kollam

Most booked hotels in Kollam

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The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,825+
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Hiring a car in Kollam

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kollam (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 Kollam (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.

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