Popular drop taxi routes from Kollam
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A highway run used for the airport; leave extra time for city traffic. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Varkala | about 25 km | about 30 min | A short coastal run; cliff-top parking is tight in the season. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Alappuzha | about 90 km | about 2 hours | Houseboat check-in times are fixed; plan your arrival around them. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Thenmala | about 60 km | about 1 hour | An eco-tourism spot on the hill road; entry timings apply. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Kochi | about 150 km | about 3 hours | A highway run used for Cochin airport. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Sabarimala | about 100 km | about 2 hours | Vehicle access near Nilakkal and Pamba is controlled in the pilgrim season; ask before you book. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Kanyakumari | about 170 km | about 3.5 hours | Tamil Nadu border; the fare screen shows toll and any state charges. | See live fare |
| Kollam to Munnar | about 175 km | about 3.5 hours | A long drive with a ghat road at the end; plan an overnight 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 Kollam
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.
Serving the whole city, including Kollam Junction; KSRTC Kollam Bus Station, Kollam Private Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Kollam
- Pickup from Thiruvananthapuram airport to Kollam
- Drop taxi to Varkala, Alappuzha or Kochi
- Day trip to Ashtamudi Lake and Munroe Island
- Outstation cab to Thenmala and Palaruvi Falls
Places people go from Kollam
- Ashtamudi Lake
- Thangassery Lighthouse
- Jatayu Earth's Center, Chadayamangalam
- Palaruvi Falls
- Thenmala Eco Tourism
- Kollam Beach
- Munroe Island
Also from Kollam
Why book with Oray in Kollam
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 Kollam
How do I get from Trivandrum airport to Kollam by taxi?
Book a pickup at the airport with Kollam as the drop. The fare is shown before you confirm.
Is a taxi available from Kollam to Sabarimala?
Yes. Choose Sabarimala or the nearest access point as the drop. Vehicle access rules change in the pilgrim season, so ask before you book.
Can I book a drop taxi from Kollam to Alappuzha?
Yes. A drop taxi is a one way booking priced for the single trip.
Read before you travel
Kochi Airport Taxi for Families Returning from the Gulf: Luggage and Timing
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Sabarimala Pilgrim Group Bus: What to Plan Before the Season Starts
Hiring a bus for a Sabarimala group? What to plan about the season, Nilakkal, halts, driver rest and the vehicle, from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Drop Taxi vs Round Trip: Which One Costs Less for Your Trip?
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