Transportation by tourist car in Kerala

dark_horizon · Jun 18th, 2009, 20:55

Hello friends,

Am planning a trip of Kerala for 9 days. I have done the hotel bookings by myself. Now I need to figure out the way to cover the distances and local sightseeing. Do we get cars by per kilometer basis in Kerala ? How much are the average charges for an AC/Non AC Indica & AC/Non AC Qualis. Also, some days, I may just relax in the hotel room and not use the car. How would the car charges be calculated then ?

I need the car for the following transit in Kerala.

Day 1 : Transport from cochin airport to a hotel in Cochin. I guess I would go by taxi here.

Day 2 : Transport from Cochin to Munnar, some sightseeing in Munnar

Day 3 : more sightseeing in Munnar

day 4 : Transport from Munnar to Thekkady, sightseeing in Thekkady

day 5 : some sightseeing in Thekkady

day 6 : transport from Thekkady to Kumarakom.

Now from this point I dont need the car as I would be staying at coconut lagoon for 2 nights and then in houseboat which would drop me till Allepey. From Allepey to Cochin, I wuld prefer to hire a taxi.

So, how do you people suggest to deal with this kind of transportation ?

kenneyjacob · Jun 20th, 2009, 10:38

Average running rate per kilometer will be around 9 rs for indica and 13 rs for Qualis. Since you are getting it for a few days you can negotiate for better rates.

vandy · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:03

For an A/C Indica expect to pay approx 1,400rps per day and for a Qallis approx 1,800 - 2,000rps.

These prices include sightseeing,fuel,taxes,etc.

vandy

lathish · Jun 24th, 2009, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by vandy

For an A/C Indica expect to pay approx 1,400rps per day and for a Qallis approx 1,800 - 2,000rps.

These prices include sightseeing,fuel,taxes,etc.

vandy

such deal comes with a KM limit of say 80 KM after that per KM charge.

snonymous · Jun 26th, 2009, 13:52

You can also hire a car at "Outstation Rates" which are slightly higher than local rates and may be subject to a certain minimum mileage per day. However, you will have to pay the return mileage to the pick up point, if your drop off point is not the same as your pick up point.

If you are keeping the vehicle for an extended period, you can negotiate a better deal on this.

Additionally expect to pay between 150 - 250 per day for the drivers 'batha' [allowance].

yatish123 · Jun 27th, 2009, 18:13

hi

day01-arrive to cochin and from cochin to munnar with local sightseeing
day02- munnar
day03- munnar to thekkady
day04- thekkady to alleppy(chech in House boat)
day05- in some resort(alleppy)
day06 Back to Cochin

this will be better and covers lot of places
better book any package if u don't know any one....

Jun 18th, 2009, 20:55	#1
dark_horizon Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8	Transportation by tourist car in Kerala Hello friends, Am planning a trip of Kerala for 9 days. I have done the hotel bookings by myself. Now I need to figure out the way to cover the distances and local sightseeing. Do we get cars by per kilometer basis in Kerala ? How much are the average charges for an AC/Non AC Indica & AC/Non AC Qualis. Also, some days, I may just relax in the hotel room and not use the car. How would the car charges be calculated then ? I need the car for the following transit in Kerala. Day 1 : Transport from cochin airport to a hotel in Cochin. I guess I would go by taxi here. Day 2 : Transport from Cochin to Munnar, some sightseeing in Munnar Day 3 : more sightseeing in Munnar day 4 : Transport from Munnar to Thekkady, sightseeing in Thekkady day 5 : some sightseeing in Thekkady day 6 : transport from Thekkady to Kumarakom. Now from this point I dont need the car as I would be staying at coconut lagoon for 2 nights and then in houseboat which would drop me till Allepey. From Allepey to Cochin, I wuld prefer to hire a taxi. So, how do you people suggest to deal with this kind of transportation ?

Jun 20th, 2009, 10:38	#2
kenneyjacob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kerala Posts: 137	Average running rate per kilometer will be around 9 rs for indica and 13 rs for Qualis. Since you are getting it for a few days you can negotiate for better rates. __________________ Chowara Beach, Trivandum Kerala Ponmudi Hill Station, Trivandrum Kerala

Jun 26th, 2009, 13:52	#5
snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	You can also hire a car at "Outstation Rates" which are slightly higher than local rates and may be subject to a certain minimum mileage per day. However, you will have to pay the return mileage to the pick up point, if your drop off point is not the same as your pick up point. If you are keeping the vehicle for an extended period, you can negotiate a better deal on this. Additionally expect to pay between 150 - 250 per day for the drivers 'batha' [allowance]. __________________ Some of My Tall Tales at http://www.travelpod.com/members/indianature My Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/groups/snonymous/

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yatish123 Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mangalore Posts: 5	hi day01-arrive to cochin and from cochin to munnar with local sightseeing day02- munnar day03- munnar to thekkady day04- thekkady to alleppy(chech in House boat) day05- in some resort(alleppy) day06 Back to Cochin this will be better and covers lot of places better book any package if u don't know any one....