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Limo service in Kochi: chauffeur-driven black cars, airport transfers and hourly hire
Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is about 25 to 30 km north-east of Ernakulam, so the transfer to Marine Drive or Fort Kochi takes 45 to 75 minutes on the Aluva and Edappally road. The chauffeur covers the Infopark campuses at Kakkanad, the port and refinery, and the roads to Munnar and Alappuzha.
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At Nedumbassery, about 25 to 30 km north-east of Ernakulam, with Terminal 3 for international and Terminal 1 for domestic. About 30 km to Marine Drive and about 35 km to Fort Kochi; 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic.
- Ernakulam Junction (ERS)
- Ernakulam Town (ERN)
- Aluva (AWY), about 10 km from the airport
- Thrissur (TCR), about 60 km from the airport
- Marine Drive and MG Road, Ernakulam
- Kakkanad Infopark and SmartCity
- Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
- Willingdon Island and the port
- Kalamassery and Edappally
- Kochi Refinery and Ambalamugal
- Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
- Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
- Kochi Marriott Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Kochi
- Brunton Boatyard
- Le Meridien Kochi
- Forte Kochi
The airport pickup
Cochin International Airport to the city
International passengers clear Terminal 3 and domestic passengers Terminal 1, a short walk apart; the chauffeur waits beside the arrivals exit of the one on the ticket. The Airport Road joins NH544 at Athani and then the Aluva and Edappally corridor: Marine Drive and the MG Road hotels (Taj Malabar side, Crowne Plaza, Marriott at Lulu) about 30 km and 45 to 75 minutes, Grand Hyatt at Bolgatty about 30 km via the Goshree bridges, and Fort Kochi and Brunton Boatyard about 35 km and up to 90 minutes in the evening.
Business and leisure geography
Where a day in Kochi actually goes
Kochi is Kerala's commercial centre: the port and container terminal on Willingdon Island and at Vallarpadam, the refinery at Ambalamugal, the shipyard, the technology campuses at Infopark and SmartCity in Kakkanad, and the corporate offices, banks and consulates along MG Road and Marine Drive. A day-hire for a shipping or refinery visitor is a Marine Drive hotel to Willingdon Island or Ambalamugal with the car held at the gate; for a technology visitor a Kakkanad loop. Medical-travel runs go to Amrita Hospital at Edappally, Aster Medcity at Cheranalloor and Lakeshore at Maradu, and ayurveda guests are driven to the resorts at Cherai and Kumarakom.
Beyond the city
Day trips, festivals and occasions from Kochi
Munnar is the mountain excursion, about 130 km and four hours on the Kothamangalam road, usually an overnight; Alappuzha's houseboats are about 55 km south and the chauffeur drops at the Punnamada jetty at noon and collects the next morning; Athirappilly waterfalls are a half-day from the airport side. Fort Kochi and Mattancherry take a walking morning with the car parked at the Parade Ground. The Biennale from December to April in alternate years and the Cochin Carnival at New Year are the cultural peaks, and Thrissur Pooram in April or May is a long day out. Rail passengers are met at Ernakulam Junction (ERS) and Ernakulam Town (ERN), and at Aluva (AWY) when the train is the connection to the airport.
Day trips
- Munnar tea country, about 130 km
- Alappuzha (Alleppey) houseboats, about 55 km
- Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls, about 70 km from the airport
- Thrissur and Guruvayur temple, about 80 to 100 km
- Thekkady and Periyar, about 150 km
Attractions
- Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
- Mattancherry Palace and the Jew Town synagogue
- St Francis Church
- Kerala Folklore Museum
- Hill Palace, Tripunithura
- Cherai Beach
- Backwater cruise from Marine Drive
Events and festivals
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale (December to April, alternate years)
- Cochin Carnival, Fort Kochi (last week of December)
- Thrissur Pooram (April/May)
- Onam (August/September)
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Limousine booking options in Kochi
Fixed published rates, executive sedan shown; every other class is on the rates page. Prices exclude GST.
Airport transfer
$220 on the international card. Meet-and-greet at COK, 60 minutes of waiting included.
Book and pay →Charter, days to months
$1,700 per charter day with 300 km and fuel; discounts from three days, weekly and monthly pools.
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Flight-tracked pickups at COK, 60 minutes of waiting included.
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Frequently asked questions about limo service in Kochi
How much does a limo service in Kochi cost?
Published starting prices for an executive sedan (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series) on the international card are $220 for an airport transfer, $190 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, $1,400 for an 8-hour, 80 km day and $1,700 for a 10-hour, 300 km charter day, plus GST. Every figure on this site is in US dollars. Luxury sedans, SUVs, MPVs, vans and coaches have their own published rates.
Do you provide airport transfers at Cochin International Airport (COK)?
Yes. The chauffeur tracks the flight, waits at the arrivals exit with a name board, and 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included in the fixed fare. At Nedumbassery, about 25 to 30 km north-east of Ernakulam, with Terminal 3 for international and Terminal 1 for domestic. About 30 km to Marine Drive and about 35 km to Fort Kochi; 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic.
Can I hire a chauffeur by the hour in Kochi?
Yes. Hourly hire runs from a 2-hour minimum on the international card, with the car and chauffeur at your disposal for meetings, shopping and dinners across Marine Drive and MG Road, Ernakulam, Kakkanad Infopark and SmartCity, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, Willingdon Island and the port.
Which vehicles are available in Kochi?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series executive sedans, S-Class and 7 Series luxury sedans, Toyota Fortuner, Land Cruiser and Mercedes GLS SUVs, Innova Hycross and Kia Carnival MPVs, V-Class and Vellfire luxury vans, Urbania and Tempo Traveller minibuses, and coaches for groups. Every car is chauffeur-driven; there is no self-drive.
How do I book and pay?
Book and pay online by card in one step, or use the reservation desk for card and UPI payment. You receive a confirmation by email and the chauffeur's name, photo and phone number before pickup. Corporate accounts are invoiced monthly with GST.
Do you cover day trips and outstation journeys from Kochi?
Yes. Popular runs include Munnar tea country, about 130 km, Alappuzha (Alleppey) houseboats, about 55 km, Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls, about 70 km from the airport. Multi-day charters by the day, week or month are priced live in the charter builder, with 300 km per day, fuel and the chauffeur's accommodation included.
See also, and where the facts come from
On RUTZ.IN: Airport Transfers · Hourly Chauffeur · City to City · Rates · Cities.
Official references used on this page:
- Ernakulam district: How to reach District website: airport 27 km north of Kochi, stations ERS and ERN, Thrissur 72 km, Thiruvananthapuram 196 km
- Kerala Tourism: Munnar State tourism page: Cochin airport about 119 km, Ernakulam Junction about 120 km
- Kerala Tourism: Kumarakom State tourism page: two hours from Cochin International Airport
- Cochin International Airport Airport operator site with pre-paid taxi and transport pages