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

Kottayam travel guide

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With a population of 59.437, Kottayam 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 Kottayam to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Kottayam

Kottayam in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 976
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kottayam in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 976
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kottayam in March, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 157 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kottayam, with an average rainfall of 15 mm.

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How to Get to Kottayam

Plane

Although Kottayam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 65 km from Kottayam. Thiruvananthapuram is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Ethiopian Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kottayam departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Plane

Although Kottayam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 65 km from Kottayam. Thiruvananthapuram is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Ethiopian Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kottayam departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 55m.

Airports near Kottayam

TRVThiruvananthapuram
COKKochi

Airlines serving Kottayam

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kottayam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,404 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,066 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kottayam

Most booked hotels in Kottayam

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Kumarakom Lake Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 26,229+
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Coconut Lagoon - Cgh Earth
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,093+
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Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa Kerala
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,029+
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Rhythm Kumarakom
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,771+
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Abad Whispering Palms
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,472+
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The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,368+
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Hiring a car in Kottayam

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Kottayam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Kottayam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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