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

Kottayam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kottayam

With a population of 59,437, Kottayam is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kottayam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kottayam

Kottayam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 966
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kottayam in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 966
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kottayam in March, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 157 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kottayam, with an average rainfall of 15 mm.

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How to Get to Kottayam

Plane

Although Kottayam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 40 miles from Kottayam. Thiruvananthapuram is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kottayam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kottayam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 30 miles from Kottayam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Kottayam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 40 miles from Kottayam. Thiruvananthapuram is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kottayam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kottayam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 30 miles from Kottayam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Kottayam

TRVThiruvananthapuram
COKKochi

Airlines serving Kottayam

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 Kottayam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,044 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kottayam

Most booked hotels in Kottayam

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Abad Whispering Palms
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,814+
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Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,922+
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Rhythm Kumarakom
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 12,415+
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Hiring a car in Kottayam

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kottayam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,297 and ₹ 1,729.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kottayam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,297 and ₹ 1,729.