Kerala trip cost
A 6-day Kerala trip costs about ₹28,500–₹50,000 per person, including return flights from other Indian cities, mid-range stays, activities and local transport.
Cost per person by trip length
| Trip | On the ground | With flights |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000–₹30,000 |
| 5 days | ₹17,500 | ₹23,500–₹33,500 |
| 6 days | ₹22,500–₹34,000 | ₹28,500–₹50,000 |
| 7 days | ₹30,500–₹40,000 | ₹36,500–₹56,000 |
| 8 days | ₹37,000–₹41,500 | ₹43,000–₹57,500 |
| 9 days | ₹47,500 | ₹53,500–₹63,500 |
| 13 days | ₹69,000 | ₹75,000–₹85,000 |
"On the ground" covers mid-range stays (two people sharing a room), activities and transfers between cities, from TripBondhu's 17 Kerala itineraries. Meals and shopping are extra.
Flights
Return flights from other Indian cities usually cost ₹6,000–₹16,000 per person. Fares are lowest when you book 6 to 8 weeks ahead and avoid school holidays and long weekends.
Hotels
- Budget: ₹1,200–₹4,000 a night per room
- Mid: ₹3,500–₹10,000 a night per room
- Premium: ₹10,000–₹40,000 a night per room
Activities
8 of the 58 activities in our Kerala guide are free. The bigger tickets:
- Overnight houseboat cruise on the backwaters: about ₹6,000 per person
- Ayurvedic massage at a lakeside resort: about ₹3,000 per person
- Bamboo rafting and border hiking: about ₹2,500 per person
- Ayurveda treatment at a Kovalam resort: about ₹2,500 per person
- Kerala home cooking class: about ₹2,000 per person
- Gavi or Chellarkovil jeep excursion: about ₹2,000 per person
Money tips
- UPI is accepted almost everywhere, including autos, toddy shops and spice stalls; keep some cash for hill-town shops, temple offerings and tips.
- Houseboats are priced per boat for 22 hours with meals; confirm the route, the AC hours, the number of bedrooms and whether drinks and the evening snack are included.
- Hiring a car with driver for the whole trip is common and usually cheaper than separate taxis; the driver's food and stay are normally included in the day rate.
- Alcohol is sold only at licensed bars, beer and wine parlours and government outlets; toddy shops serve palm toddy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 6-day Kerala trip cost?
About ₹28,500–₹50,000 per person with return flights, mid-range stays, activities and local transport, based on 5 TripBondhu itineraries.
How much are flights to Kerala from other Indian cities?
Return fares usually run ₹6,000–₹16,000 per person, depending on your city and season.
How much do hotels in Kerala cost?
Budget: ₹1,200–₹4,000 a night per room; Mid: ₹3,500–₹10,000 a night per room; Premium: ₹10,000–₹40,000 a night per room.