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 July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 613
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanyakumari in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 613
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 81 km from Kanyakumari. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanyakumari departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Kanyakumari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 81 km from Kanyakumari. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanyakumari departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Kanyakumari

Airlines serving Kanyakumari

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,924 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,255 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 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 Kanyakumari

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,418 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanyakumari

Most booked hotels in Kanyakumari

Hotel Ocean Heritage
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 2,416+

Hiring a car in Kanyakumari

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,666.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,666.