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

Ernakulam travel guide

Ernakulam Tourism | Ernakulam Guide

You're Going to Love Ernakulam

Ernakulam is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ernakulam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ernakulam

Ernakulam in March
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ernakulam in March
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Ernakulam

Plane

When flying to Ernakulam, you’ll arrive at Kochi (COK), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ernakulam from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Ernakulam, you’ll arrive at Kochi (COK), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ernakulam from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 40m.

Airports near Ernakulam

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ernakulam

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,145 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,013 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (413 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,289 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,954 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ernakulam

Average rates range from around £14 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £34 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ernakulam, with prices from £5 to £109 per night. Marine Drive is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ernakulam are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ernakulam

Most booked hotels in Ernakulam

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Marriott Kochi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Crowne Plaza Kochi By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Holiday Inn Cochin By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Le Méridien Kochi
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Ernakulam

Hiring a car in Ernakulam costs £65 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Kochi.

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Ernakulam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.06 and £13.41.

Hiring a car in Ernakulam costs £65 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Kochi.

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Ernakulam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.06 and £13.41.