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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanyakumari in March
Estimated hotel price
$23
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. The shortest flight to Kanyakumari from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 45m.

Plane

Although Kanyakumari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 50 miles from Kanyakumari. The shortest flight to Kanyakumari from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 45m.

Airports near Kanyakumari

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Kanyakumari

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kanyakumari

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $43 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 Ocean Heritage
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$45+
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Hiring a car in Kanyakumari

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

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