Thiruvananthapuram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thiruvananthapuram

With a population of 784.153, Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in Kerala, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thiruvananthapuram to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6425
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thiruvananthapuram in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6425
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thiruvananthapuram in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 344 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Thiruvananthapuram, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.

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How to Get to Thiruvananthapuram

Plane

When flying to Thiruvananthapuram, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Thiruvananthapuram include IndiGo, KLM and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Thiruvananthapuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Thiruvananthapuram, you’ll arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Thiruvananthapuram include IndiGo, KLM and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Thiruvananthapuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Thiruvananthapuram

Airlines serving Thiruvananthapuram

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,248 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (49 reviews)
Scoot
Good (247 reviews)
Vistara
Good (174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thiruvananthapuram

From 5-star hotels such as the Hycinth Hotels to great affordable options like the The South Park Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,658 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thiruvananthapuram

Most booked hotels in Thiruvananthapuram

Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,355+
The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,286+
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,758+
Hycinth Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,013+
Ktdc Grand Chaithram
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,922+
Beach Florra Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,190+

Hiring a car in Thiruvananthapuram

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