Munnar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Munnar

With a population of 68,000, Munnar is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Munnar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Munnar

Munnar in March
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Munnar in March
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Munnar

Plane

Although Munnar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 46 miles from Munnar. The shortest flight to Munnar from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 21h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Munnar is to pick up a car rental from Kochi, which is about 56 miles from Munnar. You’ll find branches of SS Travels and Avis, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Munnar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kochi (COK), which is located 46 miles from Munnar. The shortest flight to Munnar from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 21h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Munnar is to pick up a car rental from Kochi, which is about 56 miles from Munnar. You’ll find branches of SS Travels and Avis, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Munnar

Airlines serving Munnar

Lufthansa
Good (4,575 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,401 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,664 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (391 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (179 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (953 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (212 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (257 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,260 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (531 reviews)
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Where to stay in Munnar

From 5-star hotels such as the Blanket Hotel and Spa to great affordable options like the Tea Harvester, Munnar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $97 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Munnar

Most booked hotels in Munnar

The Panoramic Getaway
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 984 reviews)
$99+
Blanket Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 504 reviews)
$130+
The Leaf Munnar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 358 reviews)
$55+
Grand Plaza Munnar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 751 reviews)
$34+
Shola Crown Resort - Munnar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 199 reviews)
$64+
Parakkat Nature Resort
5 stars
Good (7.8, 301 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Munnar

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Munnar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Munnar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.