Can tourists rent cars and scooters in Kerala?

Yes. A Kerala road trip can combine beaches, backwaters, cities, plantations and mountains within a relatively compact geographical area.

However, distances can be deceptive. Roads through towns and mountainous areas may make journeys considerably longer than the distance alone suggests.

Avoid planning too many destinations in a short itinerary.

Kerala has an extensive road and railway network.

For longer journeys between cities, trains can be convenient. Buses provide extensive coverage, while taxis and hired cars offer greater flexibility for destinations where attractions are spread out.

A private car with a driver can be particularly convenient for itineraries combining hill stations, backwaters and beaches.

Kerala combines an unusual variety of experiences within one state: Arabian Sea beaches, extensive backwaters, Western Ghats, tea and spice plantations, tropical forests, wildlife, Ayurveda traditions, distinctive cuisine and a rich cultural heritage.

You can wake up beside the sea, spend another night on a houseboat and then travel into mist-covered mountains.

That diversity is one of the main reasons Kerala continues to attract travellers from India and around the world.

Kerala can accommodate a wide range of budgets.

Budget travellers can use hostels, homestays, public transportation and local restaurants, while luxury travellers can choose premium beach resorts, private villas, heritage properties, Ayurveda retreats and high-end backwater resorts.

Accommodation prices can rise considerably during peak travel periods.