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

Kovalam travel guide

Kovalam Tourism | Kovalam Guide

You're Going to Love Kovalam

With a population of 6,000, Kovalam is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kovalam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kovalam

Kovalam in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kovalam in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kovalam from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Kovalam, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kovalam from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 45m.

Airports near Kovalam

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Kovalam

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 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 $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kovalam

Most booked hotels in Kovalam

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Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$333+
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Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Hycinth Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$164+
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Beach Florra Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$19+
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Hiring a car in Kovalam

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

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