- City
- Kovalam, Kerala
- Routes listed
- 11 from Kovalam
- Shortest
- Trivandrum · 16 km
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
Why hire a car with a driver here
Kovalam is a small beach town just south of Trivandrum, and most visitors arrive by air and stay a few days. Public transport is limited, and autos can be pricey for longer runs. A car with a driver makes the airport pickup simple and opens up the coast: Poovar's backwaters, Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, or a day trip to Kanyakumari for the sunrise. Your driver handles the narrow beach roads and knows where to park near Lighthouse Beach.
What we arrange in Kovalam
Pickup and drop at Trivandrum International Airport, about 15 km from Kovalam.
Transfers to and from Trivandrum Central railway station.
A day for Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Palace and Shanghumukham.
A day trip to Kanyakumari via Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchindram.
Drives to Poovar, Varkala, Kollam and Ponmudi.
Women chauffeurs on request.
Trips from Kovalam
Day trip16 km · 0.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to TrivandrumTravel from Kovalam to Trivandrum by cab for Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Palace and the city markets.
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Day trip17 km · 0.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to PoovarBook a short cab ride from Kovalam to Poovar for a backwater boat ride to the golden sand beach where the Neyyar river meets the sea.
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Day trip35 km · 1–1.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to Neyyar DamHire a car from Kovalam to Neyyar Dam for a boat ride, the lion safari park and crocodile centre in the green foothills of Agasthyamala.
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Day trip55 km · 1.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to VarkalaBook a car from Kovalam to Varkala for the red cliff beach, Janardhana Swamy Temple and Sivagiri Mutt, with a relaxed same-day return.
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Day trip65 km · 1.5–2 hrsKeralaKovalam to Jatayu Earth's CenterTravel from Kovalam to Jatayu Earth's Center in Chadayamangalam to see the giant bird sculpture, ride the cable car and enjoy hilltop views.
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Day trip80 km · 2–2.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to KollamBook a car from Kovalam to Kollam for Ashtamudi lake, the Thangassery lighthouse and a backwater ride, with an easy same-day return.
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Day trip85 km · 2–2.5 hrsTamil NaduKovalam to KanyakumariHire a cab from Kovalam to Kanyakumari for the Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar statue and sunset at the southern tip of India.
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Day trip165 km · 4–4.5 hrsKeralaKovalam to AlleppeyHire a car from Kovalam to Alleppey for a backwater houseboat or shikara ride, Alappuzha beach and a Kerala lunch by the canals.
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Day trip175 km · 4.5–5 hrsKeralaKovalam to KumarakomTravel from Kovalam to Kumarakom by private cab for Vembanad lake, the bird sanctuary and a quiet houseboat stay among the backwaters.
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Outstation220 km · 5.5–6 hrsKeralaKovalam to CochinBook a cab from Kovalam to Cochin for Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry, or for a drop at Cochin airport or port.
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Outstation240 km · 6–7 hrsKeralaKovalam to ThekkadyHire a cab from Kovalam to Thekkady for Periyar Tiger Reserve, spice plantations and a boat ride on Periyar lake among the hills.
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- Lighthouse Beach
- Hawa Beach
- Vizhinjam Lighthouse
- Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave
- Poovar backwaters
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
Local tips
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple has a strict dress code: dhoti for men, saree or long skirt for women.
- Swim only where lifeguards are posted; currents are strong in the monsoon.
- Padmanabhapuram Palace is closed on Mondays; plan the Kanyakumari trip on another day.
- October to March is the best season for the beach.
Book a car in Kovalam
Tell us the date, pickup point and plan. We confirm the car, the driver and one all-inclusive price.
