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

Thiruvananthapuram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thiruvananthapuram

With a population of 784 153, Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in Kerala, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Thiruvananthapuram deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thiruvananthapuram in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4244
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thiruvananthapuram in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 344 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Thiruvananthapuram, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.

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How to Get to Thiruvananthapuram

Plane

When flying to Thiruvananthapuram, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Thiruvananthapuram include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Thiruvananthapuram departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thiruvananthapuram is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 178 km from Thiruvananthapuram. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

When flying to Thiruvananthapuram, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Thiruvananthapuram include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Thiruvananthapuram departs from Kochi and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thiruvananthapuram is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 178 km from Thiruvananthapuram. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Thiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Thiruvananthapuram

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,112 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 Thiruvananthapuram

From 5-star hotels such as the Hycinth Hotels to great affordable options like the The Travancore Heritage Beach Resort, Thiruvananthapuram offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,820 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,587 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thiruvananthapuram

Most booked hotels in Thiruvananthapuram

The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,618+
The Central Residency
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,405+
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,718+
Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,569+
The South Park Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,425+
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,866+

Hiring a car in Thiruvananthapuram

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