Kollam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kollam

With a population of 394,163, Kollam 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 Kollam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kollam

Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 737
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 737
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kollam

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 36 miles from Kollam. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, KLM and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kollam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 36 miles from Kollam. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, KLM and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kollam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Kollam

Airlines serving Kollam

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (260 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,252 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kollam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kollam

Hiring a car in Kollam

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Kollam (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 Kollam (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.