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

Kochi travel guide

Kochi Tourism | Kochi Guide

You're Going to Love Kochi

With a population of 335,570, Kochi is the largest city in Kochi Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kochi has to offer.

When to visit Kochi

Kochi in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kochi in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4353
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kochi

Plane

When flying to Kochi, you’ll arrive at Kochi (KCZ), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kochi is called Kochi, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kochi is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 220 km from Kochi. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Kochi, you’ll arrive at Kochi (KCZ), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kochi is called Kochi, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kochi is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 220 km from Kochi. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Kochi

HIJHiroshima
MYJMatsuyama
TAKTakamatsu

Airlines serving Kochi

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kochi

Most booked hotels in Kochi

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Comfort Hotel Kochi
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,997+
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Nishitetsu Inn Kochi Harimayabashi
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,188+
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Bright Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,769+
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Hotel Areaone Kochi
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 4,176+
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Hiring a car in Kochi

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kochi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Kochi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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