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

Tirunelveli travel guide

Tirunelveli Tourism | Tirunelveli Guide

You're Going to Love Tirunelveli

With a population of 435,844, Tirunelveli is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tirunelveli to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli in July
Estimated hotel price
£9
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tirunelveli in July
Estimated hotel price
£9
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tirunelveli in April, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 215 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tirunelveli, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.

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How to Get to Tirunelveli

Plane

Although Tirunelveli doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tuticorin (TCR), which is located 38 km from Tirunelveli. The shortest flight to Tirunelveli from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 30h.

Car

Another option to get to Tirunelveli is to pick up a car hire from Ernakulam, which is about 206 km from Tirunelveli. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Ernakulam.

Plane

Although Tirunelveli doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tuticorin (TCR), which is located 38 km from Tirunelveli. The shortest flight to Tirunelveli from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 30h.

Car

Another option to get to Tirunelveli is to pick up a car hire from Ernakulam, which is about 206 km from Tirunelveli. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Ernakulam.

Airports near Tirunelveli

TCRTuticorin
TRVThiruvananthapuram
IXMMadurai

Airlines serving Tirunelveli

Lufthansa
Good (8,235 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,661 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,653 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,915 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,918 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (243 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scoot
Good (336 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (87 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tirunelveli

Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £18 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tirunelveli

Most booked hotels in Tirunelveli

Sree Bharani Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£8+
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Hiring a car in Tirunelveli

Expect to pay £0.86 per litre in Tirunelveli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.32 and £13.76.

Expect to pay £0.86 per litre in Tirunelveli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.32 and £13.76.