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

Kovalam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kovalam

With a population of 6.000, Kovalam 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 Kovalam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kovalam

Kovalam in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 799
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kovalam in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 799
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kovalam

Plane

When flying to Kovalam, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Kovalam include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Kovalam departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kovalam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 188 km from Kovalam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

When flying to Kovalam, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Kovalam include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Kovalam departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kovalam is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 188 km from Kovalam. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Kovalam

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Kovalam

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 Kovalam

From 5-star hotels such as the Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam to great affordable options like the Hotel Sea Face, Kovalam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,961 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,464 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kovalam

Most booked hotels in Kovalam

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The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,644+
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The Central Residency
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,400+
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Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,694+
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The South Park Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,449+
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Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,876+
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Soma Palmshore Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 6,073+
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Hiring a car in Kovalam

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