Kochi travel guide

Kochi Tourism | Kochi Guide

You're Going to Love Kochi

With a population of 604.696, Kochi is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kochi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kochi

Kochi in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kochi in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kochi in March, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kochi, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Kochi

Plane

When flying to Kochi, you’ll arrive at Kochi (COK), which is located 28 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kochi from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Kochi, you’ll arrive at Kochi (COK), which is located 28 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kochi from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

Airports near Kochi

Airlines serving Kochi

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,967 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,877 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (970 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,241 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (265 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kochi

From 5-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn Cochin to great affordable options like the Sidra Pristine Hotel and Portico Halls, Kochi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kochi

Most booked hotels in Kochi

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Kochi Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$188+
Casino Hotel - Cgh Earth, Cochin
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$69+
Holiday Inn Cochin
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$113+
Novotel Kochi Infopark
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$100+
ibis Kochi City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$74+

Hiring a car in Kochi

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.52 and $32.70. The most frequently booked car type in Kochi is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.52 and $32.70. The most frequently booked car type in Kochi is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.