Taxis & Auto-Rickshaws in Kerala

Auto-rickshaws are a convenient and quick way to travel around town. In Trivandrum, figure Rs. 10 for the first 1½ kilometers and Rs. 4.50 per additional kilometer—other cities will be slightly less. Don't be alarmed if your driver doesn't use the meter—it usually doesn't work (whether because it was intentionally broken or not is difficult to say). Make sure to agree on a fare before you get in, and don't trust a driver for unbiased shopping recommendations.

Cabs are also a good option for destinations getting around Kochi. Fares will run about Rs. 100 an hour for a non-air-conditioned car. Most cabs have a Rs. 70 minimum. Ask at any tourist office about the latest legal rates. Taxis hired at your hotel will have a slightly higher rate but drivers are more likely to speak some English. Or you can grab a taxi at cab stands near the Sea Lord Jetty or at the intersection of M. G. Road and Club Road.