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 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 June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7435
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kovalam in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7435
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. Airlines that fly from India to Kovalam include IndiGo, KLM and Air India Express. The shortest domestic flight to Kovalam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Kovalam, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Kovalam include IndiGo, KLM and Air India Express. The shortest domestic flight to Kovalam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Kovalam

Airlines serving Kovalam

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,257 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (542 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 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 ₹ 2,604 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,909 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kovalam

Most booked hotels in Kovalam

Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,613+
The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,846+
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,245+
Hycinth Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,592+
Ktdc Grand Chaithram
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,921+
Beach Florra Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,502+

Hiring a car in Kovalam

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.