Popular drop taxi routes from Trivandrum
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivandrum to Kovalam | about 20 km | about 30 min | A short trip; beach parking is limited on weekends and holidays. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Varkala | about 40 km | about 1 hour | Reached by NH 66; cliff-top parking is tight in the season. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Ponmudi | about 40 km | about 1 hour | A hill road with many hairpin bends; avoid it late in the evening. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Kollam | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A highway run used for the railway station and Ashtamudi Lake. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Alappuzha | about 160 km | about 3 hours | Houseboat check-in times are fixed; plan your arrival around them. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Kochi | about 215 km | about 4.5 hours | A long highway trip; many people use it to reach Cochin airport. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Kanyakumari | about 105 km | about 2 hours | Tamil Nadu border; the fare screen shows toll and any state charges. | See live fare |
| Trivandrum to Munnar | about 220 km | about 4.5 hours | A long trip with a ghat road at the end; plan one night's stay. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Trivandrum
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Pickups across the city, including Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV); Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kochuveli (Thiruvananthapuram North), Nemom; KSRTC Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central), East Fort Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Trivandrum
- Airport pickup and drop at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
- Taxi to Kovalam, Varkala and Poovar for a beach day
- Outstation cab to Kanyakumari, Ponmudi or Munnar
- Technopark and city transfers for visitors
Places people go from Trivandrum
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Kovalam Beach
- Napier Museum
- Veli Tourist Village
- Shanghumughom Beach
- Neyyar Dam
- Poovar
- Kuthiramalika Palace
Also from Trivandrum
Bus hire in Trivandrum
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Hire a driver in Trivandrum
An acting driver or call driver for your own car.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Trivandrum and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Trivandrum
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Trivandrum
How do I book a taxi from Trivandrum airport?
Choose the airport as your pickup, enter your drop and pick a car. The fare is shown before you confirm and the booking is confirmed with an OTP.
Is a drop taxi available from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari?
Yes. A drop taxi is a one way booking priced for the single trip.
Can I book a sightseeing cab for Kovalam and Varkala?
Yes. Choose a local rental or a round trip for the day and the driver stays with you.
Read before you travel
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